This document sets out the families of the
English earldoms which were created between 1207 and 1466, in approximate
chronological order of their first creation. Two companion documents show the
families of earls whose earldoms were created between the Norman Conquest and
1122, and between 1138 and 1143.

An important stage in the evolution of the
English nobility resulted from the development of popular representation during
the reigns of King Henry III and King Edward I. Many local feudal lords were
summoned to attend parliament, their attendance being considered as
transforming their local title into a formal national title, although it does
not appear that this was accompanied by any particular creation or investiture
process. It was among these new lords that subsequent monarchs found
candidates for new earldoms, Winchester (1207), March (1328), Suffolk (1337), Stafford (1351), and Westmoreland (1397).

The Quincy (also spelt Quency) family may
have derived its name from Cuinchy, Pas-de-Calais, on the border between the
counties of Artois and Flanders[1].
Saher de Quincy (died [1156/58]) is first recorded in the 1120s in England. He evidently soon rose to prominence, judging by his marriage to Matilda de Senlis of the family of the earls of Huntingdon. The origin of the family is
unknown. The key may lie in the unusual first name "Saher". The
name is recorded in the Cambrai area in the early 11th century: the Gesta
Episcoporum Cameracensium states that, after the death of Herluin Bishop of
Cambrai, “Seiherum fratrem [eius]” [Saher] was sent to the emperor to
protest about the invasion of episcopal territory by “Walterus [castellanus]”[2]. No other information has been found which indicates the origin of
the brothers Saher and Herluin (see BISHOPS of CAMBRAI). A couple of
possibilities regarding the etymology of the name Saher can be suggested.
There is some similarity to the Portuguese or Galician "Soeiro",
numerous references to which are found among the Portuguese nobility from the
late 11th/early 12th centuries. Alternatively, a connection with the Near East is possible: "saher" means "dawn" in modern Arabic, and
"Saher" is one of the Jewish surnames listed by Zubatsky & Berent[3].

Saher de Quincy's younger son, Robert, settled in Scotland, presumably because of his family relationship with William "the Lion" King of Scotland[4]. Robert's son, Saher, was still serving King William in 1200 but entered the service of John King of England soon afterwards. He must, however, have had contacts with England before that time as he married his English wife before 1190. Saher settled
permanently in England in early 1204 and was created Earl of Winchester,
presumably as a reward for loyal service to the English king, some time during
1206 or early 1207. The earldom of Winchester reverted to the crown on the
death, without male issue, of Roger de Quincy in 1264. It was revived in 1322
in favour of Hugh Le Despencer (senior), one of the favourites of King Edward II, but was forfeited when he was hanged in 1326. It was revived again in 1472
by King Edward IV in favour of Louis de Bruges, a Flemish nobleman, as a reward
for welcoming the king when he fled England during the brief restoration of Henry IV in 1471. Louis's son and successor, Jean de Bruges, resigned the earldom of Winchester to King Henry VII in 1500.

SAHER [I] de Quincy, son of --- (-[1156/57]). He held land at Long Buckley, Northamptonshire
in [1124/29][5]. “Seherus de Quinci” donated property to Dunmow Priory, for
the soul of “Saheri filii mei”, by undated
charter witnessed by “Richardus, et Quincy…”[6]. His date of death is indicated by the 1157 Pipe Roll which records
"Sahero de Quenci" in Northamptonshire under "Nova
Placita & Noue Conuentiones", presumably referring to his son who
had newly inherited his father´s lands[7].

m (after 1136) as her second husband, MATILDA de
Senlis, widow of ROBERT FitzRichard
de Clare, daughter of SIMON de Senlis Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton
& his wife Matilda [Maud] of Huntingdon (-[1157/63]). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Daventre priory records that “Symonis de Seynliz”
had two sisters “quarum una…Matildis Seynliz” married “Robertus
filius Ricardi”[8]. A manuscript history of the foundation of Dunmow Priory records the
marriage in 1112 of “Robertus filius Ricardi”
and “Matildam de Sancto Lisio”, although the dating of events in this
source appears shaky[9]. The
Complete Peerage records her second marriage, citing Hatton´s Book of
Seals for “proof of this marriage”, and in a later passage that “her
charter of dower lands in Essex and London, bearing her seal, is witnessed by
her sons Walter FitzRobert and Saher”[10]. The 1157/58 Pipe Roll records "Matildi de Seinliz"
in Essex and Hertfordshire under "Nova Placita & Noue Conuentiones",
suggesting that this related to her dower land soon after the death of her
husband[11]. A manuscript history of the foundation of Dunmow Priory records the
death in 1140 of “Matildis de Sancto Licio uxor
Roberti filii Ricardi”, although the dating of events in this source
appears shaky[12].

Saher [I] & his wife had [three]
children:

1.SAHER [II] ([1138]-[1190/92]). “Seherus de Quinci” donated property to Dunmow Priory, for
the soul of “Saheri filii mei”, by undated
charter witnessed by “Richardus, et Quincy…”[13]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in
1166, record that "Saerius de Quincy" held one and one half
knights´ fees from "Roberti de Chokes" in Northamptonshire[14]. m (1163) as her second
husband, ASCELINE
Peverel, widow of GEOFFREY de Waterville
[Wateville], daughter of ROBERT [Pain] Peverel & his wife [Adelisia ---]
(-before 1190). A manuscript history of the foundation of Barwell Priory names
“quatuor sorores…Pagani filias…primogenita Mathildis de Doure…Alicia…Roisia…Ascelina
de Waterville” as the heiresses of “Gul. Peverell filius Pagani”,
adding that Asceline was mother of “duæ filiæ…Ascelina de Waterville et
Matildis de Diva”[15].
"Willielmus Peverel de Dovera" donated Bradford mill, donated
by "dominus Walchelinus Maminot" for the soul of "Rogeri
de Haia", to Haughmond abbey by charter dated to [1141/48], witnessed
by "…Matilla mea conjuge, Matilla de Dovera mea sorore, Acelina mea
sorore…"[16].
"G. de Waltervilla" granted his part of "Herchalun…et…meam
partem de feudo Hugonis de Laci" to "Willielmo de Hetlehe",
with the consent of "Acelinæ uxoris meæ et Radulfi filii mei",
by charter dated to [1155/62], which names "Hamo Piperellus avunculus
uxoris meæ"[17].
The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been
identified. Saher [II] & his wife had one child:

a)SAHER [III] (-[1190/92]). Benedict of Peterborough names "…Saerus
de Quincy juvenis…" among the original supporters of Henry the young
king against his father King Henry II[18]. "…Seherio de Quince juniori…" witnessed the
charter dated to [1173] under which King Henry, son of King Henry II, confirmed
privileges of the church of Préaux[19].

2.ROBERT ([1140]-after 1200). He went to Scotland and through his first marriage obtained lands in Fife, Perth and Lothian, and was granted
the castle of Forfar by his cousin (through his mother) William "the
Lion" King of Scotland. He accompanied Richard I King of England on
crusade in 1190 and participated in the capture of Antioch in Jul 1191[20]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in
[1194/95], records "in perdonis Roberto de Quency, xl s de scutagio suo
de Bukkeby" in Northamptonshire and granted delay in payment per
brevia in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire[21]. "…Robertus de Quinci, Seierus de
Quinci…" were the first two lay witnesses (signing before the members
of the donors´ family) of the charter dated 1200 which records the foundation
of Inchaffray Abbey by "Gilbertus filius Ferthead…comes de Stradern
et…Matilidis filia Willelmi de Aubengni comitissa"[22]. The connection between the Quincy family and the earls of
Strathearn has not yet been established. m firstly ([1160/70], separated)
as her first husband, ORABILIS,
daughter of NES of Mar & his wife --- (-before 30 Jun 1203). "Nesius
filius Willi et Orabile filia sua heres" donated "ecclesiam de
Losresc" to St Andrew´s priory by undated charter[23]. Her first marriage is confirmed by the
undated charter under which her son "Seherus de Quency comes Wintonie"
donated "totam terram de Duglyn", held by "Nesus
filius Willelmi avus meus" to Cambuskenneth priory[24]. She married secondly [Morgund] Earl of Mar. Her second marriage is indicated by the undated charter under
which "Orabilis comitissa de Mar filia Nesii
filii Willi" confirmed the donation of "ecclesiam de Lochres"
made by "pater meus Nesius filius Willi" to St Andrew´s
priory, witnessed by "Duncano comite de Fif…"[25]. The question of the precise identity of Orabilis´s second husband
is discussed in the document SCOTLAND MORMAERS, EARLS & LORDS. She married
thirdly Adam of Fife.
Her third marriage is indicated by the undated charter under which "Nesius
filius Willelmi" donated "ecclesiam de Lochres" to St
Andrew´s priory witnessed by "Dunecano comite de Fif…Adam filio Dunec
et Horabili sponsa sua…"[26]. There seems little doubt that the witness was Orabilis, daughter
of the donor, and her third husband as the name is so unusual. "Orabilis
filia et heres Dñi Nesii" donated property to St Andrew´s priory by
undated charter witnessed by "…Patricio filio Nesii, Dunc filio Elin…"[27]. "Orabilis filia et heres Dñi Nesii" donated
"Davach ictar Hathyn" to St Andrew´s priory by undated charter
witnessed by "…G. com de Mar…Patricio filio Nesii, Duncan filio Emelin…"[28]. Pope Innocent III confirmed the possessions of Inchaffray Abbey,
including the donation of land "in territorio
de Gasgt" by "quondam Orable matris Seer de Quinci",
by bull dated 30 Jun 1203[29]. Orabilis
presumably died before her first husband, given the undated charter under which
her son "Seerus de Quinci" confirmed
the donation of "Davac Icthar Hathyn" made by "matris
mea" to St Andrew´s priory which was witnessed by "…Roberto de
Quincy patre meo…"[30]. m secondly as her first husband, EVA, daughter of ---. "Eua quondam uxor
Roberti de Quinci" donated property "de Edmundesten"
to Melrose abbey, for the souls of "dominorum meorum Robti de Quinci et
Walteri de Berkeley et Rolandi fratris mei et Johis filii mei et Christine sororis
mee", to Melrose abbey by undated charter[31]. Eva was the sister of Christine, wife of William de Brus of Annandale (see the document SCOTLAND KINGS) and second wife of Patrick Earl of Dunbar (see
SCOTLAND, MORMAERS, EARLS & LORDS). She married secondly Walter
de Berkeley. Robert & his first wife had one child:

a)SAHER [IV] de Quincy([1165/70]-Damietta
3 Nov 1219, bur Acre). "…Robertus
de Quinci, Seierus de Quinci…" were the first two lay witnesses of the
charter dated 1200 which records the foundation of Inchaffray Abbey by "Gilbertus
filius Ferthead…comes de Stradern et…Matilidis filia Willelmi de Aubengni
comitissa"[32]. He was created Earl of Winchester before 10 Feb 1207.

3.[JUETA [Judith] . Domesday Descendants suggests that "Jueta [Judith] wife of Robert fitz
Lancelin, to whose son William and grandson Rainald Saher II de Quency restored
a fee at Childerley" was the daughter of Saher [I] de Quincy[33]. mROBERT, son of LANCELIN & his wife ---.]

SAHER [IV] de Quincy, son of ROBERT de Quincy & his first wife Orabilis of Mar
([1165/70]-Damietta 3 Nov 1219, bur Acre). "…Robertus de Quinci, Seierus de Quinci…" were the
first two lay witnesses of the charter dated 1200 which records the foundation
of Inchaffray Abbey by "Gilbertus filius Ferthead…comes de Stradern
et…Matilidis filia Willelmi de Aubengni comitissa"[34]. "…Seier de Quinci…"
subscribed the undated charter under which "Comes David frater regis
Scottorum" founded Lindores Abbey[35]. "Seerus de Quinci" confirmed the donation of
"Davac Icthar Hathyn" made by "matris mea" to
St Andrew´s priory by undated charter witnessed by "…Roberto de Quincy
patre meo…Constant et Patricio filiis Nesii avi mei…"[36]. He was created Earl of Winchester before 10 Feb 1207. "Seherus de Quency comes Wintonie" donated "ecclesiam
de Gasc" to Inchaffray Abbey, for the souls of "patris nostri
bone memorie Roberti de Quency et…matris nostre Orable et…Roberti de Quency
primogeniti nostri et…Margarete uxoris nostre" by charter dated to
[1210/13][37]. "Seherus
de Quency comes Wintonie" donated "totam terram de Duglyn",
held by "Nesus filius Willelmi avus meus" to Cambuskenneth
priory, with the consent of "Robert filii mei", by undated
charter[38]. He supported the barons against King John and was one of the 25 men
chosen in Jun 1215 to enforce obedience of Magna Carta, being excommunicated by
the Pope in Dec 1215. He went with Robert FitzWalter to invite Louis de France
to England in early 1216, his lands being seized by King John as a consequence
and granted to William Marshal, son of the Earl of Pembroke. He returned to
the allegiance of King Henry III in Sep 1217 and his lands were restored to him
29 Sep 1217. "Saherus de Quinc[y] comes
Wintonie" confirmed a donation of property "in territorio de
Gask" to Inchaffray Abbey by charter dated to [1218][39]. "Seyerus de Quinci comes Wintonie"
donated revenue from "molendino meo de Locres" to St Andrew´s
priory, with the consent of "Rogeri filii et heredis mei", by
undated charter, dated to [1217/18], witnessed by "Rogero de Quinci
herede meo, Simone de Quinci persona de Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Simonis
de Quinci"[40].
He joined the Crusade in 1219 and died at the siege of Damietta[41]. The necrology of Garendon abbey (Leicestershire) records that “dominus
Saerus de Quyncy comes Wyntonie et Robertus filius Willielmi de Havercourt et
Willielmus comes de Arundell” travelled to “Terram Sanctam” in 1219 and
that Saher died on the journey “III Nov Nov” and was buried “apud
Acres”, his heart being burned and later buried at Garendon[42]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “comes Wintoniæ” took
the cross in 1219 but died, adding in a later passage that he died in 1220[43]. The Chronicle of Ralph of Coggeshall records the death in 1220 of
"Saerus de Quenci comes Wintoniensis" while on pilgrimage to Jerusalem[44]. Matthew
Paris records the death in 1220 of “Saerus de Quinci comes Wintoniensis”[45].

m (before 1190) MARGARET
of Leicester, daughter of ROBERT de Beaumont Earl of Leicester &
his wife Pernelle de Grantmesnil ([before 1172][46]-[12/15] Jan or 12 Feb 1235). A history of the foundation of St
Mary´s abbey, Leicester names “Amiciam primogenitam…et Margaritam juniorem”
as the two daughters of “Robertus” and his wife “Petronillam filiam
Hugonis de Grantmenyl”, adding that Margaret married “Sayero de Quincy”[47]. "Seherus de Quency comes Wintonie"
donated "ecclesiam de Gasc" to Inchaffray Abbey, for the souls
of "patris nostri bone memorie Roberti de Quency et…matris nostre
Orable et…Roberti de Quency primogeniti nostri et…Margarete uxoris nostre"
by charter dated to [1210/13][48]. The Pipe Roll 1223 records “Margareta comitissa Wint” owing “ut
Hawisia filia sua maritetur Hugoni f. et heredi R. de Veer comitis Oxon” in
Essex/Hertfordshire[49]. A
charter of King Edward I confirmed donations to Garendon Abbey among which by “Margareta…comitissa
Wyntoniæ, soror Roberti comitis Leycestriæ”[50]. The necrology of the monastery of Ouche
records the death "12 Jan" of "Margarita comitissa
Wintonyæ"[51]. The necrology of Garendon abbey (Leicestershire) records the death “XVIII
Kal Feb” of “Margareta comitissa Wintonie et mater...Rogeri de Quyncy”[52].

Saher [IV] & his wife had [eight]
children:

1.ROBERT ([1187/90][53]-London 25 Apr 1217, bur Garendon). "Seherus de Quency comes Wintonie" donated "ecclesiam
de Gasc" to Inchaffray Abbey, for the souls of "patris nostri
bone memorie Roberti de Quency et…matris nostre Orable et…Roberti de Quency
primogeniti nostri et…Margarete uxoris nostre" by charter dated to
[1210/13][54]. The husband of Hawise of Chester was, according to the Complete
Peerage, either Robert son of Robert de Quincy[55] (about whose existence there appears to be no other evidence) or
Robert eldest son of Saher de Quincy Earl of Winchester[56]. However, the (undated) charter of Saher Earl of Winchester,
relating to the grant of Bukby, Grantesset, Bradcham and Herdwick resolves the
matter conclusively as it clearly states that Hawise was the wife of his eldest
son Robert[57]. "Seherus de Quency comes Wintonie" donated "totam
terram de Duglyn", held by "Nesus filius Willelmi avus meus"
to Cambuskenneth priory, with the consent of "Robert filii mei",
by undated charter[58]. Robert was excommunicated with his father in Dec 1215. The Annals
of Waverley record the death in 1217 of “Robertus de Quinci, filius Seeri de
Quinci”[59]. The
necrology of Garendon abbey (Leicestershire) records the death “die Sancti
Marci Evangeliste” 1264 of “dominus Rogerus de Quyncy comes Wintonie
filius et heres...Saeri de Quyncy et Margarete sororis Roberti comitis Leyc”
and his burial at Garendon[60]. He
was accidentally poisoned through medicine prepared by a Cistercian monk[61]. m (before 1208) HAWISE of Chester,
daughter of HUGH Earl of Chester & his wife Bertrade de Montfort ([1175/81][62]-[6 Jun 1241/3 Mar 1243). The Annales Londonienses record
that "Ranulphus comes Cestriæ" had four sisters, of whom
"quarta…Hawisia" married "Roberto de Quenci"[63]. Ctss of Lincoln [Apr 1231/1232] on the resignation of her brother
of this earldom in her favour[64].
Robert & his wife had one child:

a)MARGARET (before 1208[65]-Hampstead
Mar 1266, bur Clerkenwell, Church of the Hospitallers). The Annales Londonienses name "Margaretam…comitissa
Lincolniæ" as the daughter of "Hawisia…de Roberto de Quency"[66]. The Annales Cestrienses record in 1221 that “Johannes
constabularius Cestrie” married “filiam Roberti de Quenci neptam domini
Ranulphi comitis Cestrie”[67]. A
manuscript narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of
Lincoln records that “Johanni de Laci constabulario Cestriæ” married “Roberto
de Quincy…filiam Margaretam comitissam Lincolniæ”[68]. A manuscript history of the Lacy family records that “Johannes
de Lacy primus comes Lincolniæ” married “Margaretam filiam Roberti Quincy comitis Wintoniæ nepotem Ranulphi comitis Cestriæ” after the death of his first
wife[69]. The Annals of Tewkesbury record the marriage “circa Epiphaniam
Domini” in 1241 of “Walterus Marescallus comes” and “comitissam
Lincolniæ…Margeriam, uxorem quondam Johannis comitis Lincolniæ”[70]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late
Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was
"taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de
Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his
wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king´s custody,
and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[71]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property,
granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de
Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de
Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de
Ferrers in the king´s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and
William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[72]. "Margery countess of Lincoln and Pembroke and Richard de
Wilteshir and their heirs" were granted "a yearly fair at
their manor of Chelebiry" dated 7 Jun 1252[73]. The Annals of Worcester record the death in 1266 of “Margareta
comitissa Lincolniæ”[74].
The Annals of Winchester record the death “apud Hamstede” in 1266 of “Margareta
comitissa Lyncollniæ”[75]. m firstly (1221, before 21 Jun) as his second
wife, JOHN
de Lacy, son of ROGER de Lacy & his wife Maud de Clare ([1192]-22
Jul 1240, bur Stanlaw, later transferred to Whalley). He was created Earl of
Lincoln in 1232. m secondly (6 Jan
1242) WALTER
Marshal Earl of Pembroke, son of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of Pembroke &
his wife Isabel Ctss of Pembroke (after 1198-1245). m thirdly (before 7 Jun
1252) RICHARD de Wiltshire, son of ---.

2.ROGER de Quincy (-25 Apr 1264, bur [Brackley]). "Seyerus de Quinci comes
Wintonie" donated revenue from "molendino meo de Locres"
to St Andrew´s priory, with the consent of "Rogeri filii et heredis mei",
by undated charter, dated to [1217/18], witnessed by "Rogero de Quinci
herede meo, Simone de Quinci persona de Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Simonis
de Quinci"[76].
"Rogerus de Quinci filius Seyeri comitis Wintonie" confirmed
his father´s donation of a mill to St Andrew´s priory by undated charter, dated
to [1217/18], witnessed by "Dño Seyero patre meo comite Wintonie, Symone
de Quinci persona de Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Gilleberto clerico, Symonis
de Quinci, Henrico clerico, Symonis de Quinci"[77]. He succeeded his father in 1219 as Earl of Winchester, but
was not recognised as such until after his mother's death[78]. "Rogerius de Quinci" confirmed
donations of land "in territorio de Gasc", where the men of
"domini patris mei comitis Wintonie" pastured animals, to
Inchaffray Abbey by charter dated to [1220], witnessed by "Gilberto
comite de Stratherne, Roberto et Fergus filiis suis…"[79]. He succeeded his father-in-law in 1234 as
hereditary Constable of Scotland, de iure uxoris. "Rogerus de
Quency constabularius Scocie et Elena uxor eius filia quondam Alani de Galweya"
recognised the rights of the church of Glasgow to "villam de
Edeluestune" by undated charter[80]. "Rogerus de Quincy" donated "boscum
nostrum de Gleddiswod" to Dryburgh monastery, for the souls of "nostre
et Alyenore sponse mee et…Alani de Galwythya et Helene filie sue quondam sponse
nostro", by undated charter[81]. John of Fordun´s Scotichronicon (Continuator) records the
death in 1264 of "Rogerus de Quinci comes Wincestriæ"[82]. An undated writ "48 Hen III", after the death of
"Roger de Quency earl of Winchester", records that he died
"on the day of St Mark the Evangelist" and names "Henry
de Lascy aged 14 on the day of the Epiphany next, is his heir"[83]. Another writ dated 2 Nov "55 Hen III", after the
death of "Roger de Quency alias de Quinsy sometime earl of Winchester", records further details about his landholdings[84]. His earldom reverted to the crown on his death. m firstly ([before 1223]) ELLEN of Galloway,
daughter of ALAN Lord of Galloway & his first wife --- de Lacy ([before
1205]-after 21 Nov 1245, bur Brackley). The Annales Londonienses name
"Eleyn countesse de Wynton" as eldest of the three daughters
of "la primere fille Davi" and "Aleyn de Gavei",
naming "Margarete countesse de Ferreres et Eleyne la Zusche et la countesse
de Bougham" as her three daughters[85]. Earl Roger's first marriage with the daughter of Alan of Galloway
is recorded by Matthew Paris[86].
The Liber Pluscardensis records that the eldest daughter of "Alanus
de Galway filius Rotholandi de Galway" married "Rogerus de
Quinci comes Wintoniæ"[87]. The identity of Ellen’s mother as her father’s first wife is
confirmed by her husband Roger de Quincy holding Kippax (linked to Alan’s first
wife as shown above)[88].
Ellen’s birth and marriage dates are estimated from her daughter who married in
[1238] having given birth soon after that marriage. "Elena quondam
filia Alani de Galeweya" donated "villam de Edeluestune"
to the church of Glasgow by undated charter[89]. "Rogerus de Quency constabularius Scocie et Elena uxor
eius filia quondam Alani de Galweya" recognised the rights of the church of Glasgow to "villam de Edeluestune" by undated charter[90]. m secondly (before 5 Jun
1250) as her second husband, MATILDA
de Bohun, widow of ANSELM
Marshal Earl of Pembroke, daughter of HUMPHREY de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex & his wife Mathilde de Lusignan (-Groby, Lincolnshire 20 Oct 1252,
bur Brackley80). A charter dated 19 Jan 1246 mandates the grant to "Matilda
who was the wife of Anselm Marshall…[of] 60 librates of land in Ireland, for
her maintenance until the king shall cause her dower to be assigned to her out
of Anselm´s lands"[91].
Her death is recorded by Matthew Paris, who states that she was daughter of the
Earl of Hereford but does not give her own name, that she was her husband's
second wife[92]. m thirdly (before 5 Dec
1252) as her second husband, ELEANOR
Ferrers, widow of WILLIAM de
Vaux, daughter of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of
Derby & his first wife Sibyl Marshal of Pembroke (-before 20 Oct 1274, bur
Leeds Priory). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Agnes,
secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora,
septima Agatha" as the seven daughters of "Willielmo de
Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife "quarta filia…Willihelmi
Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that "Alianora sexta filia"
was "comitissa de Wintonia" and died childless[93]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property,
granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de
Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de
Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de
Ferrers in the king´s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and
William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[94]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the Annals of Ireland which
record that “Sibilla comitissa de Ferreys” had seven daughters (in
order) “quinta, Elianora de Varis, quæ fuit uxor comitis Wintonie…”[95]. Matthew Paris records her husband's remarriage soon after the
death of his second wife, but does not name his third wife[96]. "Rogerus de Quincy" donated "boscum
nostrum de Gleddiswod" to Dryburgh monastery, for the souls of "nostre
et Alyenore sponse mee et…Alani de Galwythya et Helene filie sue quondam sponse
nostro", by undated charter[97]. She married thirdly (1267) as his second wife, Roger de Leyburn. King Edward I ordered the the
escheator of Ireland to take all the lands of the deceased "Alianora
widow of Roger de Quency earl of Winchester" into the hands of the
king by charter dated 25 Oct 1274[98]. Earl Roger & his first wife had three children:

a)MARGARET de Quincy ([before 1223]-before 12 Mar 1281). The Annales Londonienses
name "Margarete countesse de Ferreres et Eleyne la Zusche et la
countesse de Bougham" as the three daughters of "Eleyn
countesse de Wynton"[99].
A charter dated 3 Dec 1274 records the homage of "Margaret de Ferariis
countess of Derby, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of Roger de Quency earl
of Wynton" for her part of the lands "lately held in dower by
Alianora de Vaux late countess of Wynton widow of the said Roger"[100]. Inquisitions after a writ "9 Edw I" following
the death 15 Apr of "Margaret de Ferrariis countess of Derbeye"
name her son “William de Ferrariis...”[101]. m ([1238]) as his second
wife, WILLIAM
de Ferrers, son of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his wife
Agnes of Chester (-May 1254, bur Merevale Abbey). He succeeded his father in
1247 as Earl of Derby.

b)ELLEN de Quincy (-before
20 Aug 1296). The Annales
Londonienses name "Margarete countesse de Ferreres et Eleyne la
Zusche et la countesse de Bougham" as the three daughters of "Eleyn
countesse de Wynton", naming "Roger la Zusche" as son
of "Eleyne la Zusche" and "de Roger, Aleyn"[102]. A charter dated 3 Dec 1274 records the homage of "Elena
la Zusche another daughter and heir of Roger [de Quency earl of Wynton]"
for her part of the lands "lately held in dower by Alianora de Vaux
late countess of Wynton widow of the said Roger"[103]. Inquisitions after a writ 20 Aug "24 Edw I",
following the death of "Elena la Zousche...", name “Alan la
Suches [...son of Sir Roger de la Suche] aged 24 [...and more...aged 28 at the
feast of St. Giles last] is her next heir” and record “Oliver la Suches”
doing the service of 1 knight in Disard, Strahon and Lokeris, Fifeshire[104]. mALAN
[II] la Zouche
[Justiciar of Ireland], son of ROGER [I] la Zouche & his wife Margaret ---
(-killed in battle London 10 Aug 1270).

c)ELIZABETH de Quincy. The Annales
Londonienses name "Margarete countesse de Ferreres et Eleyne la
Zusche et la countesse de Bougham" as the three daughters of "Eleyn
countesse de Wynton"[105]. A charter dated 3 Dec 1274 records the partition of the lands
"lately held in dower by Alianora de Vaux late countess of Wynton widow
of the said Roger" agreed by "Alexander Comyn earl of Buchan
and Elizabeth his wife the third daughter of Roger [de Quency earl of Wynton]"
for her part of the lands[106].
mALEXANDER Comyn
Earl of Buchan, son of WILLIAM Comyn Earl of Buchan & his wife
Margaret Ctss of Buchan (-before 6 Apr 1290).

3.HAWISE([1200/12]-3 Feb after 1263,
bur Earl's Colne). "Margaret countess of Winchester" made a
fine for the marriage of "Hawise her daughter…to Hugh, son and heir of
R. de Vere, formerly earl of Oxford", dated [Feb] 1223[107]. Her birth date range is estimated based on her having given birth
to her son in [1240], although it seems unlikely that she would have been much
older than her husband. The Pipe Roll 1223 records “Margareta comitissa
Wint” owing “ut Hawisia filia sua maritetur Hugoni f. et heredi R. de
Veer comitis Oxon” in Essex/Hertfordshire[108]. m (after 11 Feb 1223) HUGH de Vere Earl
of Oxford, son of ROBERT de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife Isabel
de Bolebec ([1210]-before 23 Dec 1263, bur Earl's Colne).

4.LORETA. The Complete Peerage
names “Lorette m William de Valoynes of Panmure, co. Forfar, chamberlain of
Scotland” as sister of Roger de Quincy Earl of Winchester but does not cite
the corresponding source[109].
The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been
identified. mWILLIAM de Valoignes
of Panmure, co. Forfar, Chamberlain of Scotland, son of PHILIP de Valoignes
& his first wife --- (-1219).

5.[--- de Quincy. Her parentage and marriage are suggested
by the order dated 3 Feb 1223 under which King Henry III delivered "to
Roger de Quency...the ward of the land of Sibilla de Valeines in Torpenno...the
custody of which pertains to Roger by reason of Eustace de Stuteville, son and
heir of said Sibilla, being in ward of Roger”[110]. Roger de Quincy Earl of Winchester was the brother of Loreta,
wife of William de Valoignes (see above), who was the older brother of
Sibylla. However, that relationship would not have justified Roger’s wardship
of Sibylla’s minor son after she died. Many examples have been noted of a
father marrying, as his second wife, the sister of the wife of his son and this
may be another such case. m as his
second wife, PHILIP
de Valoignes, son of son of ROGER de Valognes & his wife Agnes ---
(-5 Nov 1215, bur Melrose Abbey).]

6.ROBERT([1217/19]-Aug 1257). The Complete
Peerage names him as younger brother of Roger de Quincy Earl of Winchester
but does not cite the corresponding source[111]. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been
identified. He is named “Roberto [de Quinci]” in the Annals of
Dunstable when recording his marriage[112]. His birth date range is suggested on the assumption that he was
born after the death of his older brother also called Robert, although his
mother would have been over 45 years old at the time.
m (1237 before 5 Dec) as her second husband, HELEN of Wales, widow of JOHN "the
Scot" Earl of Huntingdon and Chester, daughter of
LLYWELLYN ap Iorwerth Fawr ("the Great") Prince of Wales & his
second wife Joan [illegitimate daughter of John King of England] (-1253 before
24 Oct). The Annals of Dunstable record that “Johannes comes Cestriæ”
died in 1237 and “eius uxor…filia Lewelini” married “Roberto [de
Quinci]” against her father´s wishes[113]. A writ after the death of "Eleanor, sometime the wife of
John Earl of Chester", dated "the eve of St Martin 38 Hen III",
records the "partition of her lands between Si J. de Bayllol, Robert de
Brus, and Henry de Hasting, the heirs of the said earl"[114]. Robert & his wife had three children:

a)ANNE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been
identified. A nun.

b)JOAN de Quincy (-25 Nov 1284). An undated
writ "48 Hen III", after the death of "Roger de Quency
earl of Winchester", records that "Joan, wife of Humphrey de
Boum the younger of full age, and Hawis, within age, daughters of the late
Robert de Quency" were his heirs in the manor of "Styventon
alias Steventon [Bedford]"[115]. A writ dated 15 Dec
"12 Edw I", after the death of "Joan late the wife of
Humphrey de Boun alias de Bohun", records that she died "on Thursday
the feast of St Katherine 12 Edw I" and that "Hawis her
sister, late the wife of Baldwin Wake, is her next heir and of full age"[116]. m as his second wife, HUMPHREY [VI] de Bohun, son
of HUMPHREY [V] de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex & his first wife Maud
de Lusignan (-Beeston Castle, Cheshire 27 Oct 1265, bur Combermere Abbey).

c)HAWISE([1250]-before 27 Mar 1285). An undated writ "48 Hen III",
after the death of "Roger de Quency earl of Winchester",
records that "Joan, wife of Humphrey de Boum the younger of full age,
and Hawis, within age, daughters of the late Robert de Quency" were
his heirs in the manor of "Styventon alias Steventon [Bedford]"[117]. A writ dated 15 Dec
"12 Edw I", after the death of "Joan late the wife of
Humphrey de Boun alias de Bohun", records that she died "on
Thursday the feast of St Katherine 12 Edw I" and that "Hawis
her sister, late the wife of Baldwin Wake, is her next heir and of full age"[118]. m (before 5 Feb 1268) as
his second wife, BALDWIN Wake,
son of HUGH Wake & his wife Joan de Stuteville ([1237/38]-before 10 Feb
1282).

7.JOHN . He is named in the Brackley charters[119]. His position in the order of birth of his siblings is unknown,
but he may have been older than his brother Robert (the younger) if the
speculation about the latter's date of birth (see above) is correct.

8.ORABILIS. A manuscript relating
to Ranton Priory, Staffordshire records that “Ricardo de Harecourt” married
“Orabillam sororem Rogeri de Quinci”, and lists their descendants[120]. mRICHARD [I] de Harcourt,
son of WILLIAM [I] de Harcourt & his wife Alice Noel.

The relationship between the following
persons and the main Quincy family has not yet been identified:

1.SERLO de Quincy (-after 1210). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Serlo
de Quency" holding "Winterburnestoke et Netherhavene,
Hakenestone, Chisingebiry de Rege" in Wiltshire in [1210/12][121].

2.SIMON [I] de Quincy . "Seyerus
de Quinci comes Wintonie" donated revenue from "molendino meo
de Locres" to St Andrew´s priory, with the consent of "Rogeri
filii et heredis mei", by undated charter, dated to [1217/18],
witnessed by "Rogero de Quinci herede meo, Simone de Quinci persona de
Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Simonis de Quinci"[122]. "Rogerus de Quinci filius Seyeri comitis Wintonie"
confirmed his father´s donation of a mill to St Andrew´s priory by undated
charter, dated to [1217/18], witnessed by "Dño Seyero patre meo comite
Wintonie, Symone de Quinci persona de Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Gilleberto
clerico, Symonis de Quinci, Henrico clerico, Symonis de Quinci"[123]. It appears from these documents that there were three individuals all named Simon de Quincy.

3.SIMON [II] de Quincy . "Rogerus
de Quinci filius Seyeri comitis Wintonie" confirmed his father´s
donation of a mill to St Andrew´s priory by undated charter, dated to
[1217/18], witnessed by "Dño Seyero patre meo comite Wintonie, Symone
de Quinci persona de Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Gilleberto clerico, Symonis
de Quinci, Henrico clerico, Symonis de Quinci"[124]. It appears from this document that there were three individuals all named Simon de Quincy.

4.SIMON [III] de Quincy . "Rogerus
de Quinci filius Seyeri comitis Wintonie" confirmed his father´s
donation of a mill to St Andrew´s priory by undated charter, dated to
[1217/18], witnessed by "Dño Seyero patre meo comite Wintonie, Symone
de Quinci persona de Louchres, Patricio filio Nesii…Gilleberto clerico, Symonis
de Quinci, Henrico clerico, Symonis de Quinci"[125]. It appears from this document that there were three individuals all named Simon de Quincy.

No indication has been found that the
families of Simon and Thurstan Le Despencer, and of Richard Le Despencer, both
shown below, were related to the Despencer family whose head was later created
earl of Winchester.

1.--- . m
---, niece of Rainald Abbot of Abingdon, daughter of ---. Her family origin is
confirmed by the Chronicle of Abingdon which records that "Anskilli…filio…eius…Willelmo"
married "sororem Simonis Dispensatoris regis et neptem…abbatis [Rainaldus]"[126]. Two children:

i)THURSTAN Le Despencer (-[1177]). The Chronicle of Abingdon
records that "Turstinus filius…Simonis" confirmed the donation
of "ecclesia de Mercham", which he had wrongly taken back, to
the abbey, dated to [1135/54] from the context[128].

ii)daughter . The Chronicle of Abingdon records
that "Simon…filiam" married "militi…Waltero filio
Hingam" and that her father granted him "villam Tademertum"[129]. mWALTER, son of HINGAM & his wife ---.

b)daughter . The Chronicle of Abingdon records
that "Anskilli…filio…eius…Willelmo…Suvecurdam" married "sororem
Simonis Dispensatoris regis et neptem…abbatis [Rainaldus]"[130]. mWILLIAM de Seacourt, son of ANSKETIL de Seacourt
& his wife ---.

THURSTAN Le Despencer,
son of SIMON Le Despencer & his wife --- (-[1177]). The Chronicle of Abingdon records that "Turstinus
filius…Simonis" confirmed the donation of "ecclesia de Mercham",
which he had wrongly taken back, to the abbey, dated to [1135/54] from the
context[131].

m ---. The name of Thurstan´s wife is not known.

Thurstan & his wife had two children:

1.AMAURY Le Despencer (-[1198/1212]). "Almaricus
Dispensator domini regis" confirmed the donation of "molendino
de Dailintona", after the death of "Walterii de Cheisneto
patris Amabilis uxoris mee…assensu Eue uxoris eius", to Eynsham abbey
by charter dated to [1186/95][132]. King John confirmed "terra de Wordy et de Stanleia",
which King Henry II had granted to "Waltero fratri suo", to
"Almarico Dispensatori fil Turstan fratri Walteri fil Turstan heredi
eiusdem Walteri" by charter dated 24 Apr 1205[133]. The Testa de Nevill records that "Almaricus
Dispensator" held land "in Ewelm" in Oxfordshire in
1198[134]. The
Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records
that "heredes Aumari Dispensatoris qui sunt in custodia Thome Bluet"
owed property to the king in Oxfordshire[135]. m firstlyAMABILIS de
Chesney, daughter of WALTER de Chesney & his wife Eva de
Broc. "Almaricus Dispensator domini regis" confirmed the
donation of "molendino de Dailintona", after the death of
"Walterii de Cheisneto patris Amabilis uxoris mee…assensu Eue uxoris
eius", to Eynsham abbey by charter dated to [1186/95], confirmed by a
separate charter by "Eua de Broc…mariti mei Walterii de Cheisn"[136]. m secondlyADA, daughter of --- (-after 1219). The Testa
de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Yorkshire, dated 1219, which
includes "Ada que fuit uxor Almarici Dispensarii"
holding land Bampton in Oxfordshire[137]. Amaury & his first wife had two children:

a)THURSTAN Le Despencer (-after 1219). The Testa de Nevill includes a list of
landholdings in Yorkshire, dated 1219, which includes "Thurstinus le
Despenser" holding land "in Magna Rolendrich…in hundredo de
Chadelintona" in Oxfordshire[138]. Bracton records a claim, dated 1224, by "Thurstanus le
Despenser" against "abbatem de Abbendonia" relating
to land for which "eidem Thurstano et Almaricus pater suus"
had done homage to the abbey[139].
"Thurstan Despencer" made a fine "for having
confirmation of the lands of Worthy and Stanley, which King Henry, the king´s
grandfather, gave to Walter uncle of the aforesaid Thurstan, whose heir he is",
dated [Feb] 1229[140].
The name "Walter" suggests that Thurstan´s uncle in this document was
his maternal uncle.

b)daughter . King John confirmed "manerium…de
Ofsprig" to "Petro de Stok…qui exient de filia Aumaric
Despensatoris ux sua" by charter dated 1 May 1205[141]. mPETER de Stokes, son of ---.

THOMAS Le Despencer . "…Thomas dispensatore…" witnessed the charter
dated to the reign of King Henry II under which "Bertram de Verdum"
granted land at Long Whatton, Leicestershire to "Wauchelino filio
Baldewini et Aeliz uxori sue", which was held by "mater uxoris
predicti Walchelini" during the reign of King Henry I[148].

m ---. The name of Thomas´s wife is not known.

Thomas & his wife had four children:

1.THOMAS (-before 1218). The Red Book
of the Exchequer records three knights´ fees escheated from "Thomas
Dispensator cum filia et hærede Hugonis de Insula" in "[Ly]bernby
in Norhamtesira…in Lubestorp in Leyecestresira…in Torp in Notinghamsira…[de
honore] Piperelli de Notingham" in [1211/12][149]. m --- de Lisle,
daughter of HUGH de Lisle & his wife ---. Her parentage and marriage are
confirmed by the Red Book of the Exchequer which records three knights´ fees
escheated from "Thomas Dispensator cum filia et hærede Hugonis de
Insula" in "[Ly]bernby in Norhamtesira…in Lubestorp in
Leyecestresira…in Torp in Notinghamsira…[de honore] Piperelli de Notingham"
in [1211/12][150].

2.HUGH (-[23 Feb/30 May] 1238). The Red Book of the Exchequer records
"Hugo Dispensator" holding land from "honor Peverelli"
in Leicestershire in [1210/12][151]. Henry III King of England granted custody of land of "Johannis
de Sancto Johanne", during the minority of his heirs, to "Galfrido
Dispensario" and granted the marriage of "dictorum heredum"
to "Hugoni Dispensario fratri ipsius Galfridi" dated [Apr]
1230[152].
Of Loughborough, Leicestershire. m
---. The name of Hugh´s wife is not known. Hugh & his wife had [three]
children:

b)HUGH (1223 or before-killed in battle Evesham 4 Aug 1265, bur Evesham
Abbey). m
(1260 or before) as her first husband, ALINE Basset,
daughter and heiress of PHILIP Basset of Wycombe, Buckinghamshire & his
first wife Hawise de Lovaine of Little Easton, Essex ([1242/50]-before 11 Apr
1281). A writ dated 6 Nov "55 Hen III", after the death of
"Philip Basset", names "Aline his daughter, wife of
Roger Bygod earl of Norfolk, marshal of England, late the wife of Hugh le
Despensir, age variously stated as 22 and more, 24 and more, 26 and 30 and
more, is the heir"[154].
She married secondly (before 29 Oct 1271) as his first wife, Roger
Bigod Earl of Norfolk. Inquisitions after a writ "9 Edw I"
following the death of "Aline la Despensere daughter and heir of Philip
Basset, alias Aveline countess of Norfolk alias Aline countess Marescall"
name “Hugh son of Hugh le Despencer age [...20 in the first week of March
last] is next heir”[155].
Hugh & his wife had two children:

i)HUGH (1261-1326). Inquisitions
after a writ "9 Edw I" following the death of "Aline
la Despensere daughter and heir of Philip Basset, alias Aveline countess of
Norfolk alias Aline countess Marescall" name “Hugh son of Hugh le
Despencer age [...20 in the first week of March last] is next heir”[156]. Lord le Despencer 1295. He was created Earl of Winchester
in 1322. The earldom was forfeited on his death.

3.ROHESE. The Complete
Peerage records her parentage and marriage[159]. m as his first wife, STEPHEN de
Segrave, son of GILBERT de Segrave & his wife ---- (-Leicester Abbey 1241).

4.GEOFFREY (-1251). Henry III King of England granted custody of land of "Johannis de Sancto Johanne", during
the minority of his heirs, to "Galfrido Dispensario" and
granted the marriage of "dictorum heredum" to "Hugoni
Dispensario fratri ipsius Galfridi" dated [Apr] 1230[160]. King Henry III granted custody of lands of "Johannis de
Sancto Johanne" to "Galfrido Dispensario…et Emma uxor eius",
until the majority of his heirs, dated 21 Dec 1231[161]. Of Martley. m ([Apr]
1230) as her second husband, EMMA d'Harcourt,
widow of JOHN de St John
of Stanton, daughter of RICHARD d'Harcourt & his wife --- (-after 1265).
King Henry III granted custody of lands of "Johannis de Sancto Johanne"
to "Galfrido Dispensario…et Emma uxor eius", until the
majority of his heirs, dated 21 Dec 1231[162]. Geoffrey & his wife had one child:

a)JOHN (-before 5 May 1275). A writ dated 5 May
"3 Edw I", after the death of "John le Despencer..."
names "Hugh son of Hugh le Dispenser aged 14 on 1 March last is his
next heir", refers to Marthley manor “the gift of King Henry to the
said John´s father”, the manors of “Kastel Carleton, Caueneby...all held
of the inheritance of his wife deceased...Joan...without heir...daughter of
Robert le Lou”, commenting they had no child “surviving”[163]. The naming of Hugh as his heir suggests that John was the younger
brother of Hugh´s father, but the primary source which confirms that this is
correct has not yet been identified. mJOAN, daughter of ROBERT le Lou of Castle Carlton
& his wife --- (-before 1266). A writ dated 5 May "3 Edw I",
after the death of "John le Despencer..." names "Hugh
son of Hugh le Dispenser aged 14 on 1 March last is his next heir",
refers to the manors of “Kastel Carleton, Caueneby...all held of the
inheritance of his wife deceased...Joan...without heir...daughter of Robert le
Lou”, commenting they had no child “surviving”[164]. John & his wife had children:

i)children (-before 1275). A writ dated 5 May
"3 Edw I", after the death of "John le Despencer..."
names "Hugh son of Hugh le Dispenser aged 14 on 1 March last is his
next heir", refers to the manors of “Kastel Carleton,
Caueneby...all held of the inheritance of his wife deceased...Joan...without
heir...daughter of Robert le Lou”, commenting they had no child “surviving”[165].

The primary sources which confirm the
parentage and marriages of the following members of this family have not yet
been identified, unless otherwise indicated below.

HUGH
Le Despencer, son of HUGH Le Despencer & his wife Aline Basset
(1261-executed Bristol Castle 27 Nov 1326). Inquisitions after a writ "9
Edw I" following the death of "Aline la Despensere daughter
and heir of Philip Basset, alias Aveline countess of Norfolk alias Aline
countess Marescall" name “Hugh son of Hugh le Despencer age [...20
in the first week of March last] is next heir”[166]. A writ dated 5 May "3 Edw I", after the death of
"John le Despencer..." names "Hugh son of Hugh le
Dispenser aged 14 on 1 March last is his next heir"[167]. Lord le Despencer 1295. He was created Earl of Winchester
in 1322. The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey
records that “Hugo primus” was killed “apud Brystolliam VI Kal Nov in
castello 1326”[168].
The earldom was forfeited on his death.

m (1286 of before) as her second husband, ISABEL de
Beauchamp, widow of PATRICK de Chaworth,
daughter of WILLIAM de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick & his wife Matilda FitzJohn (-before 30 May 1306).

a)HUGH (1308-8 Feb 1349, bur Tewkesbury Abbey). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione
of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Hugonem tertium et Edwardum” as the sons of “Hugoni
le Despenser, filio domini Hugonis le Despenser comitis Wintoniæ” & his
wife, adding in a later passage that he died “VI Id Feb 1348” and was
buried in Tewkesbury abbey[173].
Lord Le Despencer 1338. m (before 27
Apr 1341) as her second husband, ELIZABETH
de Montagu, widow of GILES de Badlesmere,
daughter of WILLIAM de Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his wife Katharine de Grandison (-Astley, Hampshire 31 May 1359, bur Tewkesbury Abbey). King Edward III
requested papal dispensation for the marriage between “Hugonem le Despenser”
and “Elizabeth filiam...comitis Sarum et marescalli Angliæ” is dated 6
Mar 1340[174].
The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey records
that “Hugo tertius” married “Elizabetha filia comitis Sarum” but
was childless[175].
She married thirdly (1354) as his second wife, Guy
de Briene Lord Briene. The Chronica de Fundatoribus et
Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey records the death “1359…apud Asteley in
comitatu Hamptoniæ…ultimo die mensis Maii” of “domina Elizabeth…filia
quondam Willielmi de Monte-acuto comitis Sarum, ac uxor Guidonis de Bryene
militis, et relicto Hugone tertio le Despencer” and her burial with her
first husband in Tewkesbury abbey[176].

b)ISABEL ([1312]-). The
Chronicle of Lanercost records that "comes Arundeliæ" married
"filiam domini Hugonis, junioris"[177]. m (1321, annulled 1344) as
his first wife, RICHARD
FitzAlan, son of EDMUND FitzAlan Earl of Arundel & his wife Alice
de Warenne ([1313]-Arundel 24 Jan 1376, bur Lewes Priory, Sussex). He was
restored as Earl of Arundel in 1330, known as "Copped Hat".

d)ELIZABETH (-13 Jul 1389, bur London St Botolph´s). m
(1338) MAURICE de Berkeley,
son of THOMAS de Berkeley Lord Berkeley & his first wife Margaret Mortimer
of the Earls of March (1330-Berkeley Castle 8 Jun 1368, bur Bristol St
Augustine´s). He succeeded his father in 1361 as Lord Berkeley.

2.ALINE (-before 28 Nov 1353). m
(1302) EDWARD Burnell, son of PHILIP
Burnell of Condover, Shropshire & his wife Matilda FitzAlan of the Earls of
Arundel ([1282]-1315 before 1 Sep). He was summoned to Parliament in 1311,
whereby he is held to have become Lord Burnell.

4.PHILIP (-1313). m as her first
husband, MARGARET, daughter and heiress
of RALPH de Goushill [Goxhill] & his wife --- (1294-1349). She married
secondly John de Ros. Descendants
extinct in the male line 1424.

5.MARGARET. m (Dec 1313 or after) JOHN de
Saint-Amand, son of AMAURY [II] de Saint-Amand & his wife ---
([1276/83]-before 25 Jan 1330). He was summoned to parliament in 1313 whereby
he is held to have become Lord St Amand.

a)EDWARD (-bur Tewkesbury Abbey). The Chronica
de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Edwardum
tertium…Hugonem” as sons of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi” and
his wife, adding that Edward died at Cardiff aged 12 (“duodenus”) and
was buried at Tewkesbury Abbey[189].

b)HUGH (-bur Tewkesbury Abbey). The Chronica
de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Edwardum
tertium…Hugonem” as sons of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi” and
his wife, adding that Hugh died after he was born and was buried with his
brother (at Tewkesbury Abbey)[190].

c)CICELY (-bur Tewkesbury Abbey). The Chronica
de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Cecilia…Elizabeth…Annam…et Margaretam” as the four daughters of “Edwardus…secundus,
filius…Edwardi” and his wife, born after their two older brothers, adding
that Cecilia died young was buried with them (at Tewkesbury Abbey)[191].

d)ANNE (-30/31 Oct 1426). The Chronica
de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Cecilia…Elizabeth…Annam…et Margaretam” as the four daughters of “Edwardus…secundus,
filius…Edwardi” and his wife, born after their two older brothers, adding
that Anne married “Hugoni Hastings et post Thomas Morley”[192]. The will of "Elizabeth de Burghersh Lady Despenser",
dated 4 Jul 1409, bequeathed property to “the Lady Morley my daughter...the
Lady Margaret Ferrers my daughter...Philippa my daughter...Elizabeth daughter
to the aforesaid Margaret”[193]. m firstly (before 1 Nov
1376) HUGH de Hastinges, son of HUGH de
Hastinges & his wife [Margaret de Everingham] (-Spain 6 Nov 1386). m secondly (1390) as his second wife, THOMAS de Morley Lord Morley of Morley, Norfolk, Marshal of England, son of WILLIAM de Morley Lord Morley & his wife Cicely
Bardolph (-24 Sep 1416, bur Norwich, Church of the Austin Friars).

f)MARGARET (-3 Nov 1415, bur Merivale Abbey).
The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Cecilia…Elizabeth…Annam…et Margaretam” as the four daughters of “Edwardus…secundus,
filius…Edwardi” and his wife, born after their two older brothers, adding
that Margaret married “domino Roberto de Ferrers” and died “III Non
Nov 1415” and was buried “apud Merivale”[196]. The will of "Elizabeth de Burghersh Lady Despenser",
dated 4 Jul 1409, bequeathed property to “the Lady Morley my daughter...the
Lady Margaret Ferrers my daughter...Philippa my daughter...Elizabeth daughter
to the aforesaid Margaret”[197]. m as his second wife, ROBERT Ferrers,
son of JOHN Ferrers & his wife Elizabeth de Stafford (Staffordshire 31 Oct
1357 or 1359-12/13 Mar 1413, bur Merevale Abbey).

h)THOMAS (1373-beheaded Bristol 13 Jan 1400, bur Tewkesbury Abbey). The Chronica de Fundatoribus
et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Thomam le Despencer et comitem
Gloucestriæ” as the last child of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi”
and his wife, adding in a later passage that he was killed “apud
Bristoliam…feria tertia post festum sancti Hilarii 1399” and was buried in Tewkesbury abbey[199].
He succeeded his father in 1375 as Lord Despenser. He was created Earl of
Gloucester 29 Sep 1397, forfeited 3 Nov 1399.

THOMAS Le Despencer, son of EDWARD Le Despenser & his wife Elizabeth Burghersh
(1373-beheaded Bristol 13 Jan 1400, bur Tewkesbury Abbey). The Chronica de Fundatoribus
et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey names “Thomam le Despencer et comitem
Gloucestriæ” as the last child of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi”
and his wife, adding in a later passage that he was killed “apud
Bristoliam…feria tertia post festum sancti Hilarii 1399” and was buried in Tewkesbury abbey[203].
He succeeded his father in 1375 as Lord Despenser. He was created Earl of
Gloucester 29 Sep 1397, forfeited 3 Nov 1399. He was tried for complicity in
the murder of the Duke of Gloucester, forfeited his assets. He plotted to
seize King Henry IV, was seized at Bristol and beheaded.

m ([16 Apr 1378/7 Nov 1389]) CONSTANCE of York,
daughter of EDMUND "of Langley" Duke of York & his first wife
[Infanta] doña Isabel de Castilla ([1374]-28 Nov 1416, bur Reading Abbey
1420). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury Abbey
records that “Thomam le Despencer et comitem Gloucestriæ”, last child of
“Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi” and his wife, married “dominam
Constantiam filiam domini Edmundi de Langley, filii regis Edwardi tertii et
ducis Eboracensis”, adding in a later passage that Constance married
secondly “domino Thomæ comiti de Arundell” by whom she was mother of “filiam…Elianoram”
who married “Hugoni domino de Audley” and had “filium…Jacobum”[204]. This last passage is inconsistent with other sources regarding
the paternity of Constance´s daughter Eleanor and the identity of Eleanor´s
husband. After her husband's death, she became the mistress ([1405]) of Edmund de
Holand Earl of Kent. The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione
of Tewkesbury Abbey records the death in 1417 of “domina Constancia,
mater…dominæ Isabellæ” and her burial “apud monasterium de Reding 1420”[205].

According to the Complete Peerage,
Roger [I] de Mortemer came from Mortemer-sur-Eaulne, near Neufchâtel-en-Brai
(upstream of Dieppe on the river Béthune, in the eastern part of the Pays de
Caux) in Normandy, which it says must be distinguished from "Mortemer-en-Lions,
the site of the abbey of the same name"[213]. Le Prévost is more specific, stating that he was from "Mortemer-en-Brai,
sur la rivière d´Eaulne" and adding "on voit encore
l´emplacement du château" (writing in 1840)[214]. Roger [I] is recorded by Orderic Vitalis as having led "omnes
Caletenses" (from the Pays de Caux) at the battle of Mortemer
against the French in 1054 but that his castle was confiscated after he had
helped the escape of one of the French prisoners[215]. Although Roger was later reconciled with the king and recovered
some of his lands, the castle of Mortemer remained with the Warenne family.
The descendants of Roger [I] continued to bear the name "Mortimer",
derived from the castle, despite its early confiscation.

There has been considerable debate about
the ancestry of Roger [I] de Mortemer. The first question relates to the
possible relationship between Roger [I] de Mortemer and William de Warenne 1st
Earl of Surrey. This issue is discussed in the Complete Peerage which
concludes that "its exact nature has not at present been discovered"[216]. The fact of the family relationship is indicated by Orderic
Vitalis who, in a passage recounting an alleged death-bed speech of William I
King of England, records that the castle of Mortemer, confiscated from Roger
[I] de Mortemer after the battle of Mortemer in 1054, was granted to "Guillelmo
de Guarenna consanguineo eius"[217]. In addition to this, Robert de Torigny, in his description of
abbeys in Normandy, records that "Rogerius de Mortuo Mari, filius
Walterii de Sancto Martino, frater vero primi Willermi de Warenna"
founded "monasterium Sancti Victoris"[218]. A third source, Guillaume of Jumièges records that “nepotes...plures...Gunnor...una
earum” married “patri primi Willelmi de Warenna” by whom she had “idem
Willelmus postea comes Surreiæ et Rogerus de Mortuo-mari frater ipsius”
[although an undated charter quoted in the document NORMANDY NOBILITY, which
records a sale of property by “Hugo de Flamenvilla”, indicates that
Raoul´s second wife was the mother of his son Guillaume][219]. The second source is clearly incorrect as regards the parentage
of William de Warenne, whose father is confirmed in other primary sources as
Raoul de Warenne (see the document NORMANDY NOBILITY, WARENNE). It is also
clear that Roger [I] de Mortemer (already holder of a castle in 1054) must have
been considerably older than William de Warenne, and so could hardly have been
his brother. Stapleton proposed in 1846 that Roger [I] de Mortimer and Raoul
de Warenne, father of William de Warenne 1st Earl of Surrey, were brothers,
arguing that, because they are both mentioned in charters of Sainte-Trinité de
Rouen in connection with the same property (see below), they had probably
inherited it jointly[220].

Stapleton also proposed that Roger [I] de
Mortemer was the same person as Roger, son of "Bishop Hugues". The
question of the identity of Bishop Hugues is discussed in the document NORMANDY
NOBILITY. Roger, son of the bishop, is named in three charters, two of which
name his father as Bishop Hugues. Firstly, "…ejusdem Rodulfi de
Guarethna., Beatricis uxori eius, Rogerii filii episcopi, Huberti filii Turoldi…"
witnessed an undated charter which records an agreement between Sainte-Trinité
de Rouen and "Rodulfo Warethnæ" to buy land "in
Blovilla…apud villam…Merdeplud…et terram prati Sottevillæ"[221]. Secondly, "Rogerius, Hugonis episcopi filius" sold
serfs "sub suo dominio in Blovilla et Einardi mansionali et Novillula
et in Scurra vel Merdepluet villa…et suæ domus propriæ in urbe Rotomagi"
to Sainte-Trinité de Rouen, with the consent of "sua uxore Odain…et
eorum filiis Willelmo et Hugone", by undated charter[222]. Thirdly, "Rodulfus de Warenna eiusque conjux…Emma cum
filiis suis Rodulfo…atque Willelmo" sold "totius Osulfi Villæ
eiusdem Caletensis pagi", sold by "Guillelmo filio Rogerii
filii Hugonis episcopi", to Sainte-Trinité de Rouen by charter dated
1074[223].
The Complete Peerage dismisses Stapleton´s hypothesis[224]. It argues firstly that the wife of Roger [I] de Mortemer is named
Hawise in primary sources, compared with Oda as the wife of Roger, son of the
bishop, and also that the bishop´s son is recorded with children named
Guillaume and Hugues, whereas Roger [I]´s heir was named Ralph, although it
would not be beyond the stretch of imagination to combine the two families,
with Roger having married twice. The third difficulty proposed by the Complete
Peerage is harder to dismiss. This is that the 1074 charter quoted above
implies that Roger, father of Guillaume, was already deceased at the time of
the sale of their property to Raoul de Warenne, whereas sources demonstrate
that Roger [I] de Mortemer was still alive in 1078. A further difficulty with
Stapleton´s hypothesis is that, if it was correct, the same person would have
been referred to in the sources sometimes as "filius episcopi"
and sometimes as "de Mortuomari". Such dual appellations are
unusual. Different primary sources at the time usually refer to the same
individual by the same name and epithet, presumably reflecting the style by
which he was normally known among his contemporaries. If a person was known by
two names, the style "X qui et Y" was usually adopted in the
sources. One possible explanation for this apparent exception to normal
practice is that, after the confiscation of his castle, "Rogerius de
Mortuomari" became known as "Rogerius filius episcopi",
although this does not appear consistent with the survival of the name Mortimer
among Roger´s descendants long after the castle was lost.

Roger de Mortimer Lord Mortimer, descended
from Roger [I] de Mortemer, was created Earl of March in 1328, presumably
through the influence of Queen Isabella, widow of King Edward II, who was his
mistress. He was captured and executed in 1330, whereupon his lands and
honours were forfeited. In 1354, Roger Mortimer, grandson of the earlier
Roger, obtained a reversal of his grandfather´s attainder and was restored to
the earldom of March. On the death without direct heirs in 1425 of Edmund
Mortimer Earl of March, the earldom passed to his nephew Richard Duke of York,
son of Richard “of Conisburgh” Earl of Cambridge (son of Edmund “of Langley”
Duke of York, a younger son of King Edward III) and his wife the deceased
earl´s sister Anne.

1.ROGER [I] de Mortemer (-[1078/86]). Seigneur de Mortemer-sur-Eaulne, near Neufchâtel-en-Brai, Normandy. [same person as…?ROGER, son of HUGUES d´Ivry Bishop of Bayeux & his [wife/mistress
---] (-after [1037/55]). The question of the possible co-identity of Roger [I]
de Mortemer and Roger, son of the bishop, is discussed in the Introduction to
the present chapter.] Roger de Mortemer was related to the Warenne family but
the precise relationship has not been determined, as discussed further in the
Introduction above. Orderic Vitalis records that "Roberti Aucensis
comiitis et Rogerii de Mortuomari" led the Norman forces ("Caletorum
catervam" = troops from the pays de Caux) who defeated Eudes, brother
of Henri I King of France ("Odonem fratrem suum") "apud
Mortuum-mare" in 1054[225]. In a later passage, recounting a death-bed speech of William I
King of England, the same source records that "Rogerium de Mortuomari
et omnes Caletenses" had defeated the French troops "apud Mortuum-Mare"
but that "Rogerius princeps" helped the escape of "Rodulfus…comes"
(identified more precisely in another passage as "Radulfum comitem de
Monte-Desiderii") to whom he had done homage, for which treachery
Roger was exiled and his lands confiscated, including "castrum…Mortui
Mari" which was granted to "Guillelmo de Guarenna consanguineo
eius"[226].
The Brevis Relatio de Origine Willelmi Conquestoris records that "Rogero
de Mortuomari" contributed 120 ships towards the invasion of England in 1066[227],
which suggests that he had been fully reconciled with the future William I King
of England by that time. He acquired land at Wigmore which had been forfeited
by Roger Earl of Hereford in 1075[228]. "…Rotberto de Bello Monte,
Henrici de Bello Monte, Rotberti Gifordi, Rogerii de Mortuo Mari, Goiffridi de
Calvo Monte, Radulfi dapiferi, Mauricii cancellarii, Willelmi de Warenna,
Gundrede uxoris W. de Warenna" subscribed the undated charter under
which William I King of England confirmed the donation by William de Warenne of
the church of St Pancras to the monastery of Cluny[229], dated to [1078/81] by the Complete
Peerage[230].
Roger is not named in Domesday Book in 1086. mHAWISE, daughter of --- (-after her
husband). The Chronique de Normandie, based on le Roman de Rou,
records that "Rogier de Mortemer" married "la Contesse
de Glochestre que Jehan de la Chapelle avoit amée" after the conquest
of England[231].
"Hadvise et Radulfi filii eius" donated land "in
episcopatu Ambianensium apud Mers" to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by undated
charter (a copy of which is attached to a late-12th century transcription of a
charter under which Hugh de Mortimer confirmed donations to the monastery)[232]. As her husband is not named in the grant, it is likely that she
outlived him. Roger de Mortemer & his wife had one child:

a)RALPH [I] de Mortemer [Mortimer] (-5 Aug after [1115/18]).
"Hadvise et Radulfi filii eius"
donated land "in episcopatu Ambianensium apud Mers" to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux by undated charter (a copy of which is attached to a
late-12th century transcription of a charter under which Hugh de Mortimer
confirmed donations to the monastery)[233]. He succeeded his father as Lord of
Wigmore, and of other land in Herefordshire and Shropshire.

1.[HUGH [I]
de Mortemer (-after 1066). The Chronique
de Normandie, based on le Roman de Rou, records that William I King
of England made "Hue de Mortemer…son parent par son pere" his
"Connestable d´Angleterre" after the conquest of England[234]. As discussed further in the document NORMANDY NOBILITY, Hugh de
Mortemer would have been the same person as Hugues,
son of Roger "filius Episcopi", if the latter was the same
person as Roger [I] de Mortemer (see the Introduction to the present chapter).
In that case, the reference to "son parent par son père" in
the Chronique de Normandie would be explained because both King William
and Hugh de Mortemer would have descended from Sprota, who was firstly mistress
of Guillaume I Comte [de Normandie] (ancestor of King William) and, after his
death, married Esperling de Pitres who was the paternal grandfather of Hugues
d´Ivry Bishop of Evreux.]

RALPH [I] de Mortemer [Mortimer], son
of ROGER [I] de Mortemer & his wife Hawise --- (-5 Aug after [1115/18]). "Hadvise et
Radulfi filii eius" donated land "in episcopatu Ambianensium
apud Mers" to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by undated charter (a copy of which
is attached to a late-12th century transcription of a charter under which Hugh
de Mortimer confirmed donations to the monastery)[235]. He succeeded his father as Lord of
Wigmore, and of other land in Herefordshire and Shropshire. Domesday Book records “Ralph de Mortimer” holding land in
Buddlesgate and Barton Hundreds in Hampshire; land in Berkshire including
Brimpton in Thatcham Hundred; Idbury in Oxfordshire; Wigmore castle and other
properties in Herefordshire; numerous places in Shropshire[236]. Florence of Worcester records that "Beornardus de Novo
Mercatu, Rogerius de Laceio…Rawlfus de Mortuo Mari…cum hominibus comitis Rogeri
de Scrobbesbyria" threatened Worcester with an army of Normans and
Welsh, dated to [1088][237].
Orderic Vitalis records that “Rodbertus Aucensium
comes et Gauterius Gifardus et Radulfus de Mortuomari” and nearly all the
seigneurs who lived “trans Sequanam usque ad mare” joined King William
II against his brother Robert Duke of Normandy and received considerable sums
to fortify their castles, dated to [1089/90][238]. "Stephen count of Aumâle"
donated property to the abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, Paris with the
consent of "Hauisa his wife and her father Ralf de Mortuomari"
for the souls of "…Milesenda his wife deceased" by charter
dated to [1100][239].
Orderic Vitalis named "…Radulfus de Mortuomari" among the
supporters of King Henry I in 1104[240]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that it was founded by “Radulpho de Mortuomari”, adding in a later
passage that he died “pridie Non Aug 1100”[241]. The year is incorrect, as shown by Orderic Vitalis´s record of
Ralph in 1104. The Lindsey Survey, dated to [1115/18], records "Ralph
de Mortimer" holding land in Wootton[242]. It is possible that Ralph survived much later than this date,
although no later record has been found which names him. This possibility
appears to be corroborated by the manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey which records that “Radulpho de Mortuomari…filium
juniorem…Willielmum” was installed by his father as “dominum de Netherleye”[243]. This passage, assuming that it is accurate, shows that Ralph must
have survived at least until William was of the age to have been granted this
property. If Ralph [I] did survive after 1104, it would extend the possible
range during which his son Hugh [II] could have been born, which could
contribute towards resolving the chronological difficulties associated with
Hugh´s life which are discussed in more detail below. Ralph was certainly dead
some time before 1130, the dating of a charter under which "Giroldus
abbas S. Luciani Bellovacensis" confirmed the foundation of the abbey
by Ralph´s son-in-law "Stephano comiti Albæmarlensi",
witnessed by his son "…Hugone de Mortuomari…"[244]. Hugues Archbishop of Rouen confirmed donations to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux, including property "apud Wellas"
{Veules, commune de Saint-Valéry} in "feudo Hugonis de Mortuo mari"
and property "apud Sanctum Victoremex donoRadulfi de
Mortuo mari et filii eius Hugonis", by charter dated 1137[245].

m firstlyMELISENDE, daughter of --- (-before 30 Mar 1088). "Stephen count of Aumâle" donated property to the
abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, Paris with the consent of "Hauisa his
wife and her father Ralf de Mortuomari" for the souls of "…Milesenda
his wife deceased" by charter dated to [1100][246].

m secondly (before 30 Mar 1088) MABEL, daughter of ---. She is named as Ralph's
wife in her attestation of a charter for the abbey of Jumièges 30 Mar 1088 for
Ralph FitzAnsered, also attested by her husband[247].

[m thirdly
---. The chronology of the life of Hugh [II] de Mortimer, died in [1180/81]
suggests that he must have been born late in the last decade of the 11th
century at the earliest or more probably early in the 12th century. This is
several years after Mabel was recorded as wife of Ralph [I] de Mortimer. One
possibility is that Hugh and his brothers were born from an otherwise
unrecorded third marriage of their father. It should be noted that no primary
source has been found which names Hugh´s mother.]

Ralph [I] & his first wife had one
child:

1.HAWISE(before
1088[248]-). "Stephen count of Aumâle"
donated property to the abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, Paris with the
consent of "Hauisa his wife and her father Ralf de Mortuomari"
for the souls of "…Milesenda his wife deceased" by charter
dated to [1100][249].
m
(before [1100]) ETIENNE Comte
d'Aumâle, son of EUDES de Troyes Comte d´Aumâle [Blois-Champagne] &
his wife Adelais de Normandie Ctss d'Aumâle (before 1070-before 1130, maybe
[1127]).

3.WILLIAM . A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey names “Radulpho de Mortuomari…filium juniorem…Willielmum”,
later installed by his father as “dominum de Netherleye”[251]. "…Vuillelmum fratrem meum…" witnessed the
undated charter under which "Hugo de Mortuo mari" confirmed
the donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by "patre meo Radulfo…ab avo meo
Rogerio"[252].

4.ROGER [II] de Mortimer (-before 1175). The Complete Peerage
suggests that Roger de Mortimer was the son of Hugh [II] de Mortimer, adding
that he died "in 1153 when his brother Hugh had succeeded him"[253]. However, if we assume, as shown in the present document that
there was only one Hugh [II] de Mortimer, the following entries would all be
consistent with Roger having been his brother. The date of his supposed death
in 1153 appears only to be based on the assumption, which is made in the Complete
Peerage, that Hugh [II] died before that date. That assumption is
incorrect as shown by the passage in William of Newburgh which is quoted below
under the paragraph which deals with Hugh [II]. William of Malmesbury names
"Roger de Mortimer" as commander of King Stephen's forces at
Malmesbury, dated to 1139[254].
"…Rogero de Mortuo Mari…" witnessed a charter dated 1150 under
which King Stephen confirmed property of Christ Church, Hampshire, confirmed by
a charter dated 27 Nov 1313[255].
“H. de Mortuomari” donated property to Kington
St Michael, for the soul of “Rogeri fratris mei”, by undated charter[256]. Rotrou Archbishop of Rouen confirmed past donations to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux, including the donations by "Hugonis de Mortuo
Mari" for the souls of "patris sui Radulfi…et…fratris sui
Rogeri", by charter dated 1175[257].

5.[--- . The parent of William may have been either
William or Roger who are named above, or another otherwise unidentified son or
daughter of Ralph [I] de Mortimer. m
---] One child:

a)WILLIAM (-after 1179). "H. de Mortuomari" donated the church of Vatterville to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by charter dated to after 1179, witnessed by
"Hugone filio meo, Rogero filio meo…Willelmo fratre meo, Willelmo
nepote meo…Reginaldo de Vassunvilla…"[258]. It is unlikely that "nepote" in this passage
should be interpreted as grandson as Hugh [II] de Mortimer was unlikely in 1179
to have had grandsons who were old enough to have witnessed charters. It is
assumed therefore that William was the son of one of Hugh´s siblings.

HUGH [II]
de Mortimer, son of RALPH [I] de
Mortimer & his [second/third wife Mabel ---/---] (-Cleobury [26 Feb]
[1180/81], bur Wigmore). A
manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Radulpho de
Mortuomari…filium suum Hugonem”[259]. Ralph is named as the father of Hugh in other sources which are
quoted below. Debate surrounding Hugh [II] de Mortimer has focussed on whether
there was one individual named Hugh Mortimer or two, father and son, during the
12th century. The difficulty is that Hugh [II]´s career would have been
unusually long if there had been only one person named Hugh. Eyton proceeds on
the assumption that there was only one Hugh [II] de Mortimer, who was the
father of Roger de Mortimer (who died in 1214)[260]. He bases this on the manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey, which is quoted throughout this section of the present document,
although he does suggest that the document is unreliable[261]. More recently, Paul Remfry has also suggested that there was only
one Hugh [II] de Mortimer[262].
All the sources which are quoted below suggest a continuous career of one
individual, there being no hint about a succession from father to son during
the period in question. The Complete Peerage, on the other hand,
suggests that it "would seem a chronological impossibility" if
there had been only one Hugh de Mortimer, considering that Ralph [I] de
Mortimer was already married to his second wife in 1088 and that his supposed
grandson Roger de Mortimer died in 1214[263]. It is true that, if we assume that Hugh [II] was born in the last
years of the 11th century, he must have been in his late eighties or early
nineties if he died in [1180/81]. However, this assumes that (1) Ralph [I]´s
second wife was the mother of Hugh [II], and (2) that Ralph [II] died at the
beginning of the 12th century. Neither of these assumptions would be correct
if Hugh [II] was born from an otherwise unrecorded third marriage of Ralph [I],
and if Ralph [I] survived some years after his last appearance in the sources
in 1104. Both of these possibilities are discussed further above. Another
apparent indication that there must have been two persons named Hugh de
Mortimer is the dating of Hugh´s known marriage. This marriage with Matilda,
widow of Philip de Belmeis, could not have taken place much before 1150 (her
first husband was living in 1145). At that time, Hugh [II] would have been in
his fifties if he had been born at the turn of the century. The chronology is
thus difficult, but certainly not an "impossibility". Two
other facts point to Hugh [II] having a long career. Firstly, William of
Newburgh refers to Hugh as "nobilem annis jam plurimis" in
1155[264].
Secondly, the Anglo-Norman history of the foundation of Wigmore abbey records
that "Hugh de Mortimer" died "at a good old age".

Hugh´s first documented appearance in the
sources dates to before 1130: "…Hugone de Mortuomari…"
witnessed the charter under which "Giroldus abbas S. Luciani
Bellovacensis" confirmed the foundation of the abbey by "Stephano
comiti Albæmarlensi"[265]. Although the document is undated, its wording suggests that
Etienne Comte d´Aumâle was still alive at the time, therefore dating it to
before 1130. Hugues Archbishop of Rouen confirmed donations to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux by charter dated 1137, including property "apud
Wellas" {Veules, commune de Saint-Valéry} in "feudo Hugonis de
Mortuo mari" and property "apud Sanctum Victorem"
donated by "Radulfi de Mortuo mari et filii eius Hugonis", the
property described in an earlier part of the same document as "de feudo
Hugonis de Mortuo mari"[266]. "Hugo de Mortuo mari" confirmed the donations
made "tam a patre meo Radulfo, quam ab avo meo Rogerio" to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux, and other past donations including all donations of
property in England "antequam duxissem uxorem", by undated
charter issued "in communi expeditione Domini Normannie",
witnessed by "Hugonem et Vuillelmum filios meos…Ricardum de
Altifago…Renaldum de Vassumvilla…Brianim de Jai et Heliam patrem
eius…Vuillelmum fratrem meum…"[267]. In 1144, he initiated the reconquest of
the Marches conquered by the Welsh after the death of King Henry I, capturing
Rhys ap Howel in 1145, killing Meredith ap Madog in 1146, and blinding the
former in 1148[268].
The Annales Cambriæ record that "Hugo de
Mortuo Mari" captured "Resum filium Hoeli" in 1145,
killed "Maredut filium Madauc filium Ithuert" in 1146, and
blinded "Resum filium Hoeli" in prison in 1148[269]. William of Newburgh records that "Hugonem de Mortuomari
virum fortem et nobilem annis jam plurimis" ("annis jam
plurimis" indicating that the passage refers to Hugh [I]) refused to
surrender "castro de Brigia" to King Henry II, dated to 1155[270]. Robert de Torigny records that "Hugo de Mortuo Mari, vir
arrogantissimus et de se præsumens" fortified "castella sua"
against the king, who captured and destroyed "Bruge, Wigemore, Cleoberei",
in 1155, but adding in a later passage in the same year that "Non
Jul…Hugo de Mortuo Mari" made peace with the king and "castellis
Bruge et Wigemore" were returned[271]. The Complete Peerage says that Hugh [II] "seems to
have died in the period [1148/50]"[272]. However, the passage from William of Newburgh, quoted above,
indicates that Hugh [II] survived into the reign of King Henry II. “H. de
Mortuomari” donated property to Kington St Michael, for the soul of “Rogeri
fratris mei”, by undated charter[273]. "Hugo de Mortuo Mari" founded Wigmore abbey by
charter witnessed by "the Lord Hugh de Lacy, the Lord Robert Corbet,
the Lord Robert Rowles…" (undated, but the names of the witnesses
suggest dating to the 1170s), the charter quoted in a charter of King Henry
VIII dated 1509[274].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172], "Hugo de Mortuo Mari" with 5 knights and 13 knights
and one half in his own service[275]. "H. de Mortuomari" donated the church of Vatterville to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by charter dated to after 1179, witnessed by
"Hugone filio meo, Rogero filio meo…Willelmo fratre meo, Willelmo
nepote meo…Reginaldo de Vassunvilla…"[276]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that Hugh died “26 Feb 1185”[277]. The Annals of Worcester record the death in 1185 of “Hugo de
Mortuo Mari, fundator abbathiæ de Wiggemore” and his burial “ad ostium
capituli Wigorniæ”[278].
An Anglo-Norman history of the foundation of Wigmore abbey records that "Hugh
de Mortimer" died "at Cleobury at a good old age and full of
good works" ("en bone veleste et pleine de bones eovres"),
was buried at Wigmore, and succeeded by his son Roger who "was held in
the king´s keeping for the death of one named Cadwallan"[279].

m ([1150]) as her second husband, MATILDA de Rumilly, widow of PHILIP de
Belmeis, daughter of WILLIAM FitzRanulf
Meschin, of Skipton-in-Craven & his wife Cecily de Rumilly (-after 1189[280]). The Complete Peerage explains the
the documents which confirm her parentage and second marriage[281]: including (1) pleadings in a suit concerning land at Kimbolton,
Hampshire, and in a suit dated Jan 1282 in the Chester County Court, which both
name Roger de Mortimer as son and heir of "Maud la Meschine"[282]; (2) Roger Mortimer´s grant of rents in Bisley given to him by
"his brothers Philip and Ranulph de Belmeis"[283]; (3) “Philippus de Belmeis” founding
Lilleshall Abbey, Shropshire by undated charter, witnessed by “Philippus
filius Philippi de Belmis…domina Matilda filia Willielmi Meschin uxor prædicti
Philippi de Belmis…”[284].
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that she was “Matildem
Longespey, filiam Willielmi Longespey, ducis Normanniæ”[285] but this is confused and cannot possibly be correct. The undated
charter, under which "Hugo de Mortuo mari" confirmed various
donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux and other past donations including all
donations of property in England "antequam duxissem uxorem"[286], indicates that Hugh married only once.

Hugh [II] & his wife had four
children:

1.HUGH [III] de Mortimer (-killed Warwick [1180]). A
manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Hugonem,
Radulphum et Willielmum” as the other sons of Hugh[287]. "Hugonem et Vuillelmum filios meos…" witnessed
the undated charter under which "Hugo de Mortuo mari"
confirmed the donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by "patre meo
Radulfo…ab avo meo Rogerio"[288]. "H. de Mortuomari" donated the church of Vatterville to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by charter dated to after 1179, witnessed by
"Hugone filio meo, Rogero filio meo…Willelmo fratre meo, Willelmo
nepote meo…Reginaldo de Vassunvilla…"[289]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that “Hugonem”, son of Hugh, was killed in a tournament “apud
Wygorniam”[290].
mFELICIA de Saint-Saëns,
daughter of ---. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey
records that “Hugonem”, son of Hugh, married “dominam Feliciam de
sancto Sydonio”[291].

2.RALPH . A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey names “Hugonem, Radulphum et Willielmum” as the other sons
of Hugh[292].
Ralph presumably died before his brothers Hugh and William as he did not
witness the document under which their father confirmed donations to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux.

3.WILLIAM . A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey names “Hugonem, Radulphum et Willielmum” as the other sons
of Hugh, adding that William was captured as “miles in bello partibus
transmarinis”, died childless and was buried there[293]. "Hugonem et Vuillelmum filios meos…Ricardum de Altifago…Renaldum
de Vassumvilla…Brianum de Jai et Heliam patrem eius…Vuillelmum fratrem meum…"
witnessed the undated charter under which "Hugo de Mortuo mari"
confirmed the donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by "patre meo
Radulfo…ab avo meo Rogerio"[294].

4.ROGER [III] de Mortimer (-24 Jun 1215
or before 19 Aug 1214, bur Wigmore). "H. de Mortuomari" donated the church of Vatterville to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by charter dated to after 1179, witnessed by
"Hugone filio meo, Rogero filio meo…Willelmo fratre meo, Willelmo
nepote meo…Reginaldo de Vassunvilla…"[295]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that “filium suum Rogerum [ex Matilda filia Willielmi Longespeye]”
succeeded on the death of his father Hugh[296].

ROGER [III] de Mortimer, son of HUGH [II] de Mortimer & his wife Matilda de Rumilly (-24 Jun 1215 or before 19 Aug 1214,
bur Wigmore). "H.
de Mortuomari" donated the church of Vatterville to
Saint-Victor-en-Caux by charter dated to after 1179, witnessed by "Hugone
filio meo, Rogero filio meo…Willelmo fratre meo, Willelmo nepote meo…Reginaldo
de Vassunvilla…"[301].
An Anglo-Norman history of the foundation of Wigmore abbey records the death of
"Hugh de Mortimer" and succession of his son Roger who "was
held in the king´s keeping for the death of one named Cadwallan" but
later released[302].
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “filium
suum Rogerum [ex Matilda filia Willielmi Longespeye]” succeeded on the
death of his father Hugh[303].
“Rogerus de Mortuomari…et dominæ Isabellæ uxoris meæ” donated property
to Kington St Michael by undated charter, witnessed by “Philippo de
Mortuomari…”[304].
"Rogerus de Mortuomari" donated "terram Sancte-Columbe"
to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by undated charter, witnessed by "Roberto filio
meo…"[305].
"…Rogerio de Mortuo Mari…" subscribed the charter dated to
[1182/89] under which Henry II King of England confirmed the possessions of the
abbey of Barbery[306].
The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1194/95], records
"Rogerus de Mortumer" among those granted delayed payment
"per brevia" in Lincolnshire and in Berkshire[307]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Rogerus de Mortuo
Mari" holding "Sorendene per i feodum" in Wiltshire
in [1210/12][308].
The Testa de Nevill lists knights who held land in Gloucestershire,
dated to [1211/13]: "Rogerus de Mortuo Mari" held "Lechelad
et Langeleg de hereditate uxoris sue"[309]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
the death “VIII Kal Jul 1215” of “domini Rogeri”[310].

[m firstlyMILLICENT,
daughter of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his wife Sibyl ---. A
manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Milesaunt
filia --- comitis Derbeyæ” was the first wife of “domini Rogeri”[311]. This has not been corroborated from other primary sources, but,
if it is correct, her father must have been William 3rd Earl of Derby. Eyton suggests that there may have been confusion in the source with Melisende,
wife of Roger´s paternal great-grandfather Ralph Mortimer, and with Roger´s
known wife Isabel who was also Ferrers[312].]

m [secondly] as her first
husband, ISABEL
de Ferrers, daughter of WALKELIN de Ferrers & his wife --- (-before
29 Apr 1252, bur Lechlade). A manuscript narrating the
foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Isabella…filia domini de Ferrers
de Lechlade” was the second wife of “domini Rogeri”, adding that she
became a nun “apud Lechelade” and was buried there[313]. "Ysabell de Mortuomar" paid a fine for "seisina
manerioris de Lichelad et de Langebg q fuerunt Hug de Ferr fratris sui de dono
Walkeln patris eorum" in Gloucestershire, dated 1204[314]. The Testa de Nevill lists knights who held land in
Gloucestershire, dated to [1211/13]: "Rogerus de Mortuo Mari"
held "Lechelad et Langeleg de hereditate uxoris sue"[315]. “Rogerus de Mortuomari…et dominæ Isabellæ uxoris meæ”
donated property to Kington St Michael by undated charter, witnessed by “Philippo
de Mortuomari…”[316].
She married secondly as his second wife, Piers
FitzHerbert of Blaen Llyfni. An order dated
[Apr] 1225 delayed repayment from "Peter fitz Herbert and Isabella his
wife" of a "debt of Henry de Ferrers brother of the same
Isabella"[317].
"Dominum Willelmum de
Bello Campo, vicecomitem Wygorn et Isabellam uxorem eius" granted
"totam terram suam…in Uplodecoumbe" to "dominam
Isabellam de Mortuo Mare" by charter dated [24 Jun 1250], witnessed by
"…domino Jacobo de Bello Campo…"[318].

Roger [III] &
his [first] wife had one child:

1.HUGH[IV] Mortimer of Wigmore (-10 Nov 1227, bur Wigmore). A manuscript narrating
the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Hugo” as son of “Rogero”
and his first wife, adding that he supported King John and in a later passage
that he was killed in a tournament “IV Id Nov 1227”, dying without
children, and was buried “in abbathia de Wyggemore”[319]. The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death in Nov 1227 of “Hugo
de Mortuo-Mari”[320].
m
(before [1209/10]) ELEANOR
[Annora], daughter of WILLIAM de Briouse & his wife Mathilde de
Saint-Valéry Dame de la Haie (-after 26 Jan 1241). A
charter of John King of England relating to Briouse properties, dated 1212,
recites the history of the king´s turbulent relationship with the family and
includes a record that “consanguineus de Galweya...Dunecanus de Karyc”
had “apud Cracfergus” at some point (presumably in [1209/10]) captured “Matildis
de Haya...et filiam suam uxorem filii Rogeri de Mortimer et...Willelmum
juniorem et uxorem suam et duos filios suos”[321]. King Henry III granted property "in Cherleton et in
Chiriton, quam Willelmus de Breusa pater predicte Annore ei dedit in maritagio"
to "Annore que fuit uxor Hugonis de Mortuo Mari" dated 28 Sep
1232[322].

Roger [III] & his [second] wife had
four children:

2.RALPH [II] Mortimer of Wigmore (-6
Aug 1246, bur Wigmore). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that
“Radulphus frater eius” succeeded on the death of “Hugo”, adding
that he was born from his father´s second marriage, built “duo
castra…Kevencles et Knoclas”, died “VIII Id Aug 1247” and was buried
“in abbathia de Wygemore”[323]. "Ralph de Mortimer" made a fine "for
having seisin of the lands formerly of Hugh de Mortimer, his brother",
dated [Nov] 1227[324].
The Annales Cambriæ record the death in 1246 of "Radulphus de
Mortuo Mari"[325].
m
(1230) as her second husband, GWLADUS
Ddu ("Dark-eyed"), widow of REYNOLD de Briouse,
illegitimate daughter of LLYWELLYN ap Iorwerth Fawr
("the Great") Prince of Wales & his mistress
--- (-Windsor 1251). The Annals of Worcester record
that “Radulphus de Mortuomari” married “filiam Lewelini, conjugem
quondam Reginaldi de Breusa” in 1230[326]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that “Radulphus” married “Lewelinus princeps…Gwladusam Duy filiam
suam”, who brought her husband “omnibus terries de Kery et Kedewyn”[327]. Ralph [II] & his wife had five children:

d)JOAN. The primary source which
confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (1253 or before) as his first wife, PIERS
[I] Corbet,
son of THOMAS Corbet of Caus, Shropshire & his wife Isabel de Dunstanville
née de Vautort (-1300 before 10 Aug). He was summoned to Parliament in 1295
whereby he is held to have become Lord Corbet.

e)HUGH Mortimer of
Chelmarsh (-before Jun 1273, bur Wigmore). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerum
de Mortuomari primogenitum, Petrum Johannem fratrem ordinis Minorum, domus sive
conventus Salopiæ, et Hugonem dominum de Cheilmersh” as the children of “Radulphus”
and his wife “Lewelinus princeps…Gwladusam Duy filiam suam”, adding that
Hugh was buried “in medio capellæ beatæ Mariæ viriginis” (in Wigmore
abbey from the context)[331].
Sheriff of Shropshire and Staffordshire. m (after 26 May 1250) AGATHA de Ferrers,
daughter of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his first wife Sibyl Marshal
(-21 May 1306). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey,
Monmouthshire names "Agnes, secunda Isabella, tertia Matilda, quarta
Sibilla, quinta Johanna, sexta Alianora, septima Agatha" as the seven
daughters of "Willielmo de Ferrers comiti Derbiæ" and his wife
"quarta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Sibilla", adding that
"Agatha septima filia" married "Hugoni de Mortuomari
domino de Chelmershe, qui fuit filius Rodulphi de Mortuo-mari domini de Wigmor"[332]. The Annals of Ireland record that “Sibilla comitissa de
Ferreys” had seven daughters (in order) “sexta, Agatha de Mortimer, uxor
domini Hugonis de Mortimer…”[333]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late
Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was
"taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de
Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his
wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king´s custody,
and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[334]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property,
granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de
Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de
Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de
Ferrers in the king´s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and
William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[335]. They had descendants extinct in the male
line in 1401[336].
Hugh & his wife had two children:

i)JOHN Mortimer . The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey,
Monmouthshire names "Johannes de Mortimer" who died childless
and "Henricus Mortymer" as the children of "Hugoni de
Mortuomari domino de Chelmershe…" and his wife[337].

ii)HENRY Mortimer (-Oct 1317). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names
"Johannes de Mortimer" who died childless and "Henricus
Mortymer" as the children of "Hugoni de Mortuomari domino de
Chelmershe…" and his wife (and records three generations of Henry´s
descendants)[338].
mCONSTANCE,
daughter of --- (-after 1318). Their descendants are shown by Eyton[339].

3.ROBERT (-before [Jul] 1219). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Robertum
et Philippum” as sons of “domini Rogeri” and his second wife[340]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in
1166 (but added later), record that "Robertus de Mortuo mari"
held 23 knights´ fees "in honore Castelli Ricardi" with "filia
Hugonis de Say hærede Osberti filii Hugonis" in Herefordshire[341]. "Rogerus de Mortuomari" donated "terram Sancte-Columbe"
to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by undated charter, witnessed by "Roberto filio
meo…"[342].
The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1190/91], records
"honor Piperelli de Londonia" paying "li milites et vi
pars…in diversis comitatibus", of which "in perdonis…Roberto
de Mortuo Mari, x s", in Essex, Hertfordshire[343]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Robertus de
Mortimer" holding 23 knights´ fees in Hereford in [1210/12][344]. The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death in 1219 of “Robertus
de Mortimer”[345].
m ([6 May 1209/Jun 1211]) as her second
husband, MARGERY de Say,
widow of HUGH de
Ferrers of Lechlade, daughter of HUGH [II] de Say & his wife Mabel
--- (-1230). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet
been identified. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166 (but added later), record that "Robertus de Mortuo
mari" held 23 knights´ fees "in honore Castelli Ricardi"
with "filia Hugonis de Say hærede Osberti filii Hugonis" in
Herefordshire[346].
The sheriff of Essex was ordered to cause "Margaret de Say, who was the
wife of Robert de Mortimer" to have "the rightful dower of the
lands formerly of Robert her former husband", dated to [Jul] 1219[347]. She married thirdly (Royal licence 23 Nov 1219) William de
Stuteville. Henry III King of England consented to the marriage
of "Margaretam que fuit uxor Roberti de Mortuo Mari" and
"Willelmus de Stutevill" dated 23 Nov 1219[348]. "William de Stuteville" paid a fine to marry
"Margaret who was the wife of Robert de Mortimer", dated to
[Nov] 1219[349].
The Annals of Worcester record the death in 1230 of “Margerie de Say”[350]. Inquisitiones dated 20 May 1259 record that "William de
Scoteville" held the manors of Wychbold and Cotheridge in
Worcestershire from "Margery his wife" and name "Hugh
de Mortuo Mari son of the said Margery" as her next heir and of full
age[351].
Robert & his wife had one child:

a)HUGH de Mortimer ([1218/19]-before 28 Nov 1274). Inquisitions dated 20 May 1259
record that "William de Scoteville" held the manors of Wychbold
and Cotheridge in Worcestershire from "Margery his wife" and
name "Hugh de Mortuo Mari son of the said Margery" as her next
heir and of full age[352].
Lord of Richard´s Castle. Inquisitions dated Dec 1275 record that "Hugh
de Mortuo Mari of Richard´s Castle" held the manors of Wychbold,
Cotheridge and Home Castle in Worcestershire and name "Robert de Mortuo
Mari…his son and next heir…of the age of 22 years and more"[353]. He and his descendants are discussed by Eyton[354]. m ---. The name of Hugh´s
wife is not known. Hugh & his wife had one child:

i)ROBERT de Mortimer of Richard´s Castle, Herefordshire ([1251/52]-7 Apr 1287, bur Worcester Cathedral). Inquisitions dated Dec 1275 record that
"Hugh de Mortuo Mari of Richard´s Castle" held the manors of
Wychbold, Cotheridge and Home Castle in Worcestershire and name "Robert
de Mortuo Mari…his son and next heir…of the age of 22 years and more"[355]. mJOYCE la
Zouche, daughter of WILLIAM la Zouche & his wife Maud --- (-bur 13
Mar 1290). Her parentage and marriage are recorded in
the Complete Peerage, which does not cite the relevant primary source[356]. Eyton says that William Zouche was "alleged"
ancestor of "Zouche of Mortimer", which suggests there is some
doubt about Joyce´s parentage, but does not explain his comment[357]. On the other hand, the Complete Peerage states that "William´s
identity is proved by the descent of the manor of King´s Nympton, Devon, which
was granted to him by Roger his father in 1237/38 and was held by his grandson
and representative Hugh Lord Mortimer…at his death in 1304"[358]. Robert & his wife had two children:

(a)HUGH de Mortimer (-20 Jul 1304, bur 15 Aug Worcester Cathedral). He was summoned to Parliament in 1297 whereby
he is held to have become Lord Mortimer. m
([before 1290]) MATILDA,
niece of William le Marshal, daughter of --- (-15 Feb 1308 or before). The Complete
Peerage calls her “a niece of William le Marshal”, adding that she
was probably a relative of Queen Eleanor of Castile whose son called her “nostre...cosine
Dame Maud de Mortimer of Chastel Richard” in correspondence[359]. Hugh & his wife had two children:

4.PHILIP . A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey names “Robertum et Philippum” as sons of “domini Rogeri”
and his second wife[360].

5.[361]JOAN (-1225). The Annals of Worcester record that “Rogerus de Mortuo
Mari…filiam suam” married “Waltero de Bello Campo”[362]. The Annals of Worcester record the death in 1225 of “Johanna
de Mortuo Mari uxor Willelmi de Bello Campo”[363]. m (after 1212) as his first wife, WALTER [III] de Beauchamp,
son of WILLIAM [II] de Beauchamp of Elmley, Worcestershire & his wife Amice
--- ([1195/97]-14 Apr 1236).

ROGER [IV] de Mortimer, son of RALPH [II] Mortimer
of Wigmore & his wife Gwladus Ddu of Wales ([Cwmaron Castle] [1231]-Kingsland, Herefordshire before 5 Oct 1282, bur Wigmore). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerum de Mortuomari
primogenitum, Petrum Johannem fratrem ordinis Minorum, domus sive conventus
Salopiæ, et Hugonem dominum de Cheilmersh” as the children of “Radulphus”
and his wife “Lewelinus princeps…Gwladusam Duy filiam suam”[364]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late
Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was
"taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de
Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his
wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king´s custody,
and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[365]. He played an active part in the battle of
Evesham in which Simon de Montfort was killed and was rewarded with the county
and honour of Oxford, forfeited by Robert de Vere[366]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerus” died “in vigilia apostolorum
Simonis et Jude apude Kyngestone 1282” and was buried “in abbathia de
Wyggemore”[367].
Inquisitions after a writ dated 5 Nov "10 Edw I" following the
death of "Roger de Mortuo Mari the elder” name “Edmund his son
aged 30 and more is his next heir...Maud his wife...”[368].

m (1247) MATILDA
de Briouse, daughter of WILLIAM de Briouse & his wife Eve Marshal
of the Earls of Pembroke (-before 23 Mar 1301). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Isabella, Matildis, Eva et Alianora” as the four daughters of “Willielmus
de Brews quartus” and his wife “Evam filiam
domini Willielmi Mareschalli”, adding that Matilda
married “Rogero de Mortuomari, domino de Wyggemore”[369]. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Matilda,
Alianora et Eva" as the three daughters of "Willielmo de
Brewes" and his wife "quinta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Eva",
adding that Matilda married "domino Rogero de Mortuo-mari domino de
Wigmore"[370].
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Rog.
(secundus)…Radulphi et Gwladusæ filius” married “Matildem de Brewys,
filiam domini Willielmi de Brewys domini de Breghnoc”[371]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late
Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was
"taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de
Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his
wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king´s custody,
and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[372]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property,
granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William
de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de
Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de
Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de
Ferrers in the king´s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and
William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[373]. Inquisitions after a writ dated 5 Nov "10 Edw I"
following the death of "Roger de Mortuo Mari the elder” name “Edmund
his son aged 30 and more is his next heir...Maud his wife...”[374].

Roger [IV] & his wife had seven children:

1.RALPH (-before 10 Aug 1274). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Radulphum primogenitum
militem” as son of “domina Matilda…[et] Rogero de Mortuomari”,
adding that he predeceased his father[375]. He succeeded his uncle Hugh de Mortimer
of Chelmarsh 23 Jan 1273 as sheriff of Shropshire and Staffordshire[376].

2.EDMUND [I] de Mortimer of Wigmore
(before 1251-Wigmore Castle 17 Jul 1304, bur Wigmore). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Radulphum
primogenitum…Edmundum…Rogerum dominum de Chirke, Galfridum militem…et
Willielmum militem” as sons of “domina Matilda…[et] Rogero de Mortuomari”[377]. He was summoned to parliament 24 Jun
1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Mortimer.

3.ROGER Mortimer of Chirk (-Tower of London 3 Aug 1326, bur Bristol). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Radulphum
primogenitum…Edmundum…Rogerum dominum de Chirke, Galfridum militem…et
Willielmum militem” as sons of “domina Matilda…[et] Rogero de Mortuomari”,
adding that Roger died “in prisona regis Edwardi tertii infra Turrim
Londini…3 Aug 1336” and was buried at Wigmore[378]. He built the castle of Chirk on land he was granted in 1282[379].
He was summoned to parliament 6 Feb 1299, whereby he is held to have become
Lord Mortimer. He took part in the rebellion of Thomas Earl of Lancaster in 1321, surrendered to King Edward II at Shrewsbury 22 Jan 1322, and was
imprisoned for life in the Tower of London. All his possessions were
forfeited. mLUCY de Wafre, daughter of ROBERT de Wafre & his wife ---
(-before Aug 1324). A manuscript narrating the
foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerum dominum de Chirke”
married “Luciam filiam domini Roberti de Wafre”[380]. Roger & his wife had one child:

a)ROGER Mortimer (-before Oct 1333). A manuscript narrating
the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerum” as son of “Rogerum dominum
de Chirke” and his wife “Luciam filiam domini Roberti de Wafre”,
adding that he was the heir of his maternal grandfather[381]. mJOAN de Tubervyle, daughter
of ---. A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerum”, son of “Rogerum dominum de
Chirke”, married “Johannam de Tubervyle”[382]. Roger & his wife had one child:

i)JOHN Mortimer (-after Nov 1361). He petitioned for his father's inheritance as
heir to his grandfather, but he released all his claims to Roger de Mortimer Earl
of March 30 Aug 1359 in London[383].

4.GEOFFREY de Mortimer (-before 1282, bur Wigmore). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Radulphum
primogenitum…Edmundum…Rogerum dominum de Chirke, Galfridum militem…et
Willielmum militem” as sons of “domina Matilda…[et] Rogero de Mortuomari”,
adding that Geoffrey predeceased his father and was buried at Wigmore[384].

5.WILLIAM de Mortimer of Bridgewater (-before Jun 1297).
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey
names “Radulphum primogenitum…Edmundum…Rogerum dominum de Chirke, Galfridum
militem…et Willielmum militem” as sons of “domina Matilda…[et] Rogero de
Mortuomari”[385].
m as
her first husband, HAWISE de Muscegros, daughter and heiress of ROBERT de Muscegros of Stowell, Somerset & his wife --- (1276-[1340/50]). The primary source which confirms her
parentage and three marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly (licence 1300) John de
Ferrers Lord Ferrers, and thirdly (after 1312) John de Bures.

6.MARGARET (-[Sep 1296/97], bur Ipswich, Grey Friars). The primary source which
confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. mROBERT de Vere
Earl of Oxford, son of ROBERT de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife
Alice de Sanford ([24 Jun 1257]-17 Apr 1331, bur Earls
Colne).

7.ISABEL(-after 1300). The
primary source which confirms her parentage and second and third marriages has
not yet been identified. Hearings following the death
of "John son of Alan of Arundel", dated “2 Edw I”,
record that "Isabel late the wife of the said John" claimed
her dower, naming “Roger de Mortuomari guardian of the said John´s heir”[386]. m firstlyJOHN
FitzAlan Lord of Clun and Oswestry, son of JOHN FitzAlan Lord of Clun
and Oswestry & his wife Maud le Botiller (14 Sep
1246-18 Mar 1272, bur Haughmond Abbey, Shropshire). m secondly (before 1373) RALPH d'Arderne, son of ---. m thirdly (Poling, Sussex 2 Sep 1285) ROBERT de Hastang, son of --- (-after 1 Apr
1292).

EDMUND [I] de Mortimer of
Wigmore, son of ROGER [IV] de Mortimer of Wigmore & his wife Matilda de
Briouse (before 1251-Wigmore Castle 17 Jul 1304, bur Wigmore). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Radulphum primogenitum… Edmundum…Rogerum
dominum de Chirke, Galfridum militem…et Willielmum militem” as sons of “domina
Matilda…[et] Rogero de Mortuomari”, adding that he died “in castro suo
de Wygemore VII Kal Aug 1304” and was buried “in…abbathia de Wygmore”[387]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey names “Edmundus de Mortuomari” as son of “Rogero de
Mortuomari, domino de Wyggemore” & his wife[388]. Inquisitions after a writ dated 5 Nov "10 Edw I"
following the death of "Roger de Mortuo Mari the elder” name “Edmund
his son aged 30 and more is his next heir...Maud his wife...”[389]. He was summoned to parliament 24 Jun
1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Mortimer.

m (before 1286) MARGUERITE de
Fiennes, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] de Fiennes & his wife Blanche de Brienne (-1334). A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey records that “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de
Mortuomari…secundogenitus” married “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi
de Fendles de Hispania”, adding that she was “dominæ Alianoræ reginæ
Angliæ…consanguineam”[390].

Edmund [I] & his wife had eight
children:

1.ROGER [V] de Mortimer (25 Apr or 3
May 1287-executed Tyburn, London 29 Nov 1330, bur Shrewsbury, Church of the Grey Friars). A manuscript narrating
the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerum primum comitem” as son of
“Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus” and his
wife “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”[391]. He succeeded his father in 1304 as Lord Mortimer. He was created Earl of March in 1328.

3.JOAN . A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerus primogenitus…Matilda…Johanna…Johannes,
Elizabetha…Hugo…Walterus…et Edmundus” as children of “Edmundus de
Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus” and his wife “Margaretam…filiam
domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”, adding that Joan was a nun “in
prioratu de Lyngbroke”[396].

4.JOHN (-Wigmore 3 Jan 1319, bur Wigmore). A manuscript narrating the
foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerus
primogenitus…Matilda…Johanna…Johannes, Elizabetha…Hugo…Walterus…et Edmundus”
as children of “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus”
and his wife “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”,
adding that John was killed by “Johannes de Leyburne” in a tournament “III
Non Jan 1318 apud Wigorniam” and buried in Wigmore abbey[397].

5.ELIZABETH . A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerus primogenitus…Matilda…Johanna…Johannes,
Elizabetha…Hugo…Walterus…et Edmundus” as children of “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri
de Mortuomari…secundogenitus” and his wife “Margaretam…filiam domini
Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”, adding that Elizabeth was a nun “in
prioratu de Lyngbroke”[398].

6.HUGH . A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerus
primogenitus…Matilda…Johanna…Johannes, Elizabetha…Hugo…Walterus…et Edmundus”
as children of “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus”
and his wife “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”,
adding that Hugh was “rector de veteri Radnore”[399]. Rector of Old Radnor.

7.WALTER . A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerus
primogenitus…Matilda…Johanna…Johannes, Elizabetha…Hugo…Walterus…et Edmundus”
as children of “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus”
and his wife “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”,
adding that Walter was “rector de Kingstane”[400]. Rector of Kingston.

8.EDMUND . A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerus
primogenitus…Matilda…Johanna…Johannes, Elizabetha…Hugo…Walterus…et Edmundus”
as children of “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de Mortuomari…secundogenitus”
and his wife “Margaretam…filiam domini Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”,
adding that Edmund was “rector de Hodnet, thesaurarius ecclesiæ cathedralis
Eborum”[401].
Rector of Hodnet.

Edmund [I] had one possible illegitimate
daughter by an unknown mistress:

9.[ISOLDA de Mortimer(before 1273[402]-after 1336). According
to the Complete Peerage[403],
Isolda was the daughter of Edmund Mortimer and his wife Margaret de Fiennes.
However, this is chronologically impossible if Isolda gave birth to her son Hugh Audley in [1289][404].
It is therefore assumed that Isolt was Edmund Mortimer's illegitimate daughter,
although no proof has been found that this is correct. Another possibility is
that she was Edmund's sister[405].
Her name suggests a Welsh origin. Edmund Mortimer gave her and her first
husband the manor of Arley, Staffordshire[406].
m firstly ([1282/87]) WALTER de
Ballon of Much Marcle, Herefordshire, son of JOHN de Ballon & his first wife --- (-[1287/88]). m
secondly([1288/89])
HUGH de
Audley, son of JAMES de Audley of Heleigh, Staffordshire & his wife
Ela Longespee ([1267]-[Wallingford Castle] [Nov 1325/Mar 1326]). He was summoned to parliament 15 May 1321,
whereby he is held to have become Lord Audley.]

ROGER [V] de Mortimer, son of EDMUND [I]
de Mortimer Lord Mortimer & his wife Margaret de Fiennes (25 Apr or 3 May
1287-executed Tyburn, London 29 Nov 1330, bur Shrewsbury, Church of the Grey Friars). A manuscript which narrates
the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Rogerus primus comes
Marchiæ” as son of “Edmundus de Mortuomari”[407]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Rogerum
primum comitem” as son of “Edmundus de Mortuomari…Rogeri de
Mortuomari…secundogenitus” and his wife “Margaretam…filiam domini
Willielmi de Fendles de Hispania”[408]. He succeeded his father in 1304 as Lord Mortimer. He took possession of Meath in Ireland, inherited from his wife, 28 Oct 1308.
He was appointed the king's lieutenant in Ireland 23 Nov 1316 and crossed to Ireland from Haverfordwest with a great army in Feb 1317. He opposed the Despencer family
and joined the rebellion of Thomas Earl of Lancaster in 1321, surrendered to
the king at Shrewsbury 22 Jan 1322 with his uncle Roger, and was sent to the Tower of London. He escaped 1 Aug 1324 and fled to France where he became the lover of Queen Isabelle, who went there in the spring 1325, and together they landed near Ipswich 24 Sep 1326 where they were joined by other opponents of the Despencers who were
captured and executed[409].
He was created Earl of March [25/31] Oct 1328. King Edward III led a conspiracy to rid himself of Mortimer who was captured at Nottingham Castle 18 Oct
1330, condemned to death and his lands forfeited. The Annals of Bermondsey
record that “Rogerus Mortymer…comitem Marchiæ” was hanged “Londoniæ
in vigilia Sancti Andreæ Apostoli” in 1330[410]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerum primum comitem” was buried “ad
Fratres Minores Salopiæ…in vigilia S. Andreæ apostolic 1331”[411].

m (before 6 Oct 1306) JOAN de Geneville,
daughter and co-heiress of PETER de Geneville [Joinville] of Walterstone &
his wife Jeanne de Lusignan (2 Feb 1286-19 Oct 1356). A
manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerum
primum comitem” married “dominæ Johannæ filiæ domini Petri de Genyville,
filii domini Galfridi de Genyville, domini de Trym”[412]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey names “Johannæ, Matildi et Beatrici” as the children of “Petro
Genevyle”, adding that “Johanna” married “domino Rogero de
Mortuomari”[413].
The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Joannam, Matildam
et Beatricem" as the children of "Petro de Genyvile"
and his wife, adding that Jeanne married "Rogero de Mortuomari primo
comiti Marchiæ"[414].

1.EDMUND [II] de Mortimer (-Stanton Lacy 16 Dec 1331). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Edmundus” as son of “Rogerus primus comes Marchiæ”[415]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Edmundum
primogenitum…Rogerum militem,
Galfridum…Johannem…Katherinam…Johannam…Agnetam…Margaretam…Matildam…
Blanchiam…et Beatricem” as children of “Roger comes et Johanna uxor eius”,
adding that Edmund died “apud Staunton-Lacy XVII Kal Jan 1331”[416]. He was summoned to Parliament 20 Nov
1331, whereby he is held to have become Lord Mortimer. m (Earnwood, Kinlet 27 Jun 1316) as her first
husband, ELIZABETH
de Badlesmere, daughter of BARTHOLOMEW de Badlesmere Lord Badlesmere & his wife Margaret de Clare ([1313]-8 Jun
1355). A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey records that “Edmundum primogenitum”, son of “Roger
comes et Johanna uxor eius”, married “Elizabetham filiam domini
Bartholomei…de Badelesmere et de Ledys”[417]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey records the marriage of “Willielmus de Bohun”, son of “Humfredus
octavus”, and “Elizabetham filiam domini Bartholomei de Badlesmere”,
previously married to “domino Edmundo de Mortuomari”[418]. She married secondly (licence 1335) William
de Bohun, later created Earl of Northampton. Edmund [II] & his
wife had two children:

a)ROGER[VI] de Mortimer (Ludlow 11 Nov 1328-Rouvray 26 Feb 1360, bur in France, transferred to Wigmore). A manuscript which narrates the descents of
the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Rogerus” as son of “Edmundus”,
son of “Rogerus primus comes Marchiæ”[419]. He was granted Wigmore Castle by King Edward III in 1342 at the request of his stepfather William Earl of Northampton, and thereafter appears
to have been rehabilitated completely, serving the king loyally[420]. He was summoned to parliament 20 Nov 1348 as Lord Mortimer of Wigmore. In 1354 he obtained a reversal of the sentence against his paternal
grandfather and was restored as Earl of March. He died while on active
campaign in France. mPHILIPPA
de Montagu, daughter of WILLIAM de Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his
wife Katherine Grandison (-5 Jan 1382, bur Bisham). A manuscript narrating the
foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerum primogenitum”, son of
“Edmundum”, married “Philippa…filia domini Willielmi Mountagu comitis
Sarum”[421].
The will of "Edmond de Mortimer Earl of March and Ulster Lord of
Wigmore", dated 1 May 1380, proved 22 Jan 1382, bequeathed property to
“Roger son of John de Mortimer...our...mother...Roger our son and heir...our
son Edmond...our daughter Elizabeth...our daughter Philippa...our...brother
Mons Henry Earl of Northumberland...our...son Mons Henry Percy...”[422]. Roger [VI] & his wife had one child:

3.GEOFFREY (-[1372/5 May 1376]). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Edmundum
primogenitum…Rogerum militem,
Galfridum…Johannem…Katherinam…Johannam…Agnetam…Margaretam…Matildam…
Blanchiam…et Beatricem” as children of “Roger comes et Johanna uxor eius”,
adding that Geoffroy was “comitem Jubmensem et dominum de Cowyth”[427]. Seigneur de Couhé: Watson identifies "Cowyth" as
Couhé in Poitou, inherited from Geoffroy´s maternal grandmother[428]. He was arrested with his father in 1330[429].
m [JEANNE de Lezay],
daughter of [SIMON [IV] Seigneur de Lezay & his second wife Jeanne de
Cherchemont. Watson names "Jane de Lezay"
as wife of Geoffrey without citing the corresponding primary source on which
the information is based, although suggesting that she was the daughter of
Simon [IV] Seigneur de Lezay by his second wife, highlighting that her son Jean
de Mortemer was recorded in 1379 as guardian of Simon de Lezay, great-grandson of
Simon [IV][430].
This last piece of information is found in Père Anselme, who cites no source
either[431].
Geoffrey & his wife had two children:

a)JEAN de Mortemer (-after 28 Dec 1408).
Seigneur de Couhé. "Jean de Mortemer seigneur de Couhé et Jean de
Mortemer son fils" acknowledged receipt of funds from Louis Duc de
Bourbon by charter dated 28 Dec 1408[432]. Watson identifies the sum in question as
having been due to Indie de l´Isle-Jourdain, wife of Jean de Mortemer, under an
agreement made between her mother and Jean-Jourdain Comte de l´Isle-Jourdain[433]. However, these details are not included in the document extract
published by Lecoy de la Marche and Watson does not indicate his source. mINDIE de l´Isle-Jourdain,
daughter of BERNARD JOURDAIN [III] Seigneur de l´Isle-Jourdain & his third
wife Sédille de Durfort (posthumously [1340/41]-[10 May 1398/28 Dec 1408]). Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage but does not cite
the corresponding primary source[434].

b)JEANNE de Mortemer. Her parentage and marriage are stated by Watson[436]. mJEAN Seigneur de l´Isle-Bouchard,
son of ---.

4.JOHN (-killed Shrewsbury after 1328). A
manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Edmundum
primogenitum…Rogerum militem,
Galfridum…Johannem…Katherinam…Johannam…Agnetam…Margaretam…Matildam… Blanchiam…
et Beatricem” as children of “Roger comes et Johanna uxor eius”,
adding that John was killed in a tournament “apud Salopiam”[437]. He was granted castles and lands in Ireland by his parents 27 Aug 1328. same person as...?JOHN
. John Mortimer, father of Roger who is named in the 1 May 1380 will quoted
below, has not been identified. From a chronological point of view, he could
have been the same person as John, the testator´s paternal great-uncle. If
that is correct, Roger would probably have been a young child when his father
died. m ---. The name of John´s wife
is not known. John & his wife had one child:

a)ROGER (-after 1 May 1380). The will of "Edmond
de Mortimer Earl of March and Ulster Lord of Wigmore", dated 1 May
1380, proved 22 Jan 1382, bequeathed property to “Roger son of John de
Mortimer...our...mother...Roger our son and heir...our son Edmond...our
daughter Elizabeth...our daughter Philippa...our...brother Mons Henry Earl of
Northumberland...our...son Mons Henry Percy...”[438].

EDMUND
[III] Mortimer "the
Good", son of ROGER [VI] de Mortimer Lord Mortimer Earl of March & his
wife Philippa de Montagu of Salisbury (Llangoed, Llyswen, Breconshire 1 Feb
1352-Cork, Dominican Friary 27 Dec 1381, bur Cork, Dominican Friary, later
transferred to Wigmore). A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records the birth “apud Langonith
in vigilia Purificacionis beatæ Mariæ Virginis 1351” of “Edmundus”,
son of “Rogeri et Philippæ”[450]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey names “Edmundus comes Marchiæ et Ultoniæ” as son of “Rogerus”[451]. He succeeded his father in 1360 as Earl of March. Earl of
Ulster, Lord of Connaught, and Lord of Clare in Suffolk 1368, by right of his
wife, having livery of her inheritance 24 Aug 1369 when she came of age.
Marshal of England, resigned 1376. He sided with the Prince of Wales and the
clergy, against John of Gaunt and the Barons. He was appointed to the Council
of Regency on the accession of King Richard II. Appointed King's Lieutenant in
Ireland 22 Oct 1379, arriving in Ireland 15 May 1380[452]. The will of "Edmond de Mortimer Earl of March and Ulster
Lord of Wigmore", dated 1 May 1380, proved 22 Jan 1382, chose burial “with
the body of my wife...in the church of the abbey of Wigmore”, and
bequeathed property to “Roger son of John de Mortimer...our...mother...Roger
our son and heir...our son Edmond...our daughter Elizabeth...our daughter
Philippa...our...brother Mons Henry Earl of Northumberland...our...son Mons
Henry Percy...”[453].
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey
records the death “in festo S. Johannis Evangelistæ…1381…apud Cork in Hibernia” of “Edmundus” and his burial at Cork[454].

2.ROGER[VII] Mortimer (Usk,
Monmouthshire 11 Apr 1374-killed in battle against the Irish Kenlis 20 Jul
1398, bur Wigmore, Herefordshire). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Rogerus comes Marchiæ et Ultoniæ” as son of “Edmundus comes Marchiæ
et Ultoniæ”[461].
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records the birth “III
Id Apr…1374” of “Rogerus de Mortimer quartus Marchiæ comes”, son of
“Edmundo comite Marchiæ et Philippa consorte sua”[462]. He succeeded his mother as Earl of Ulster. The will of "Edmond
de Mortimer Earl of March and Ulster Lord of Wigmore", dated 1 May
1380, proved 22 Jan 1382, bequeathed property to “Roger son of John de
Mortimer...our...mother...Roger our son and heir...our son Edmond...our
daughter Elizabeth...our daughter Philippa...our...brother Mons Henry Earl of
Northumberland...our...son Mons Henry Percy...”[463]. He succeeded his father in 1381 as Earl
of March. He was proclaimed heir presumptive of the English crown in Oct
1385 by King Richard II. Appointed Lieutenant in Ireland 23 Jul 1392, renewed
for three years Apr 1397. Summoned to Parliament 15 Oct 1397, he was greeted
by a great popular welcome. King Richard had by then become suspicious of him,
and ordered the Duke of Surrey to go to Ireland and capture him[464]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that “Rogerus de Mortimer quartus Marchiæ comes” was killed “apud
Kenles in Hibernia…in festo St Margaretæ virginis 1398” and was buried at Wigmore
abbey[465].
m ([7 Oct 1388]) ELEANOR de Holand,
daughter of THOMAS de Holand Earl of Kent & his wife Alice FitzAlan
([1373]-6 or 18 Oct 1405). A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore
Abbey records that “Rogerus de Mortimer quartus Marchiæ comes” married “dominæ
Elianoræ filiæ domini Thomæ Holland comitis Kanciæ”[466]. She married secondly (after [19/30] Jun 1399) Edward Cherleton,
who later succeeded as Lord Cherleton. A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500]
names "Eleanor Countess of the March, after wed to the Lord Powis [of]
Charlton" as daughter of "Thomas Holand Earl of Kent"
and mother of "Anne Countess of Cambridge" and of "Jocosa
Lady Tiptoft, married John, Lord Tiptoft"[467]. Roger [VII] &
his wife had [five] children:

b)EDMUND [IV] Mortimer (New Forest, Hampshire 6 Nov 1391-Trim Castle, co Meath 18 Jan
1425, bur Collegiate Church of Stoke Clare, Suffolk). A manuscript which narrates the descents
of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Edm. comes Marchiæ et Ultoniæ et
Rogerus frater eiusdem Edmundi” as the sons of “Rogerus comes Marchiæ et
Ultoniæ”, adding that they both died childless[471]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that Edmund was born “apud le New-Forest VIII Id Nov anno regni regis
Ricardi secundi xv”[472].
He succeeded his father 1398 as Earl of March and Ulster. The rightful heir to the throne on the death of King Richard II, he was kept imprisoned
with his brother at Windsor by King Henry IV, transferred 1402 to Berkhamsted Castle. King Henry V released him on his accession in 1413, and gave him
livery of his estates. He was one of the commission which condemned his
brother-in-law Richard Earl of Cambridge for treason in 1415. Having served in
the army which conquered Normandy, he was appointed the King's Lieutenant in Normandy 2 Jun 1418. He was a member of the Council of Regency on the accession of King Henry VI. Appointed Lieutenant of Ireland 9 May 1423, leaving for Ireland in Feb 1423/4. He died of plague in Ireland[473]. m ([1415]) as her first
husband, ANNE Stafford, daughter of
EDMUND Earl of Stafford & his wife Anne of Gloucester Ctss of Buckingham
([1398/1403]-20 or 24 Sep 1432, bur St Katherine by the Tower, London). She
married secondly (before 6 Mar 1427) John de Holand
Earl of Huntingdon, who succeeded in 1444 as Duke of Exeter.

c)ROGER Mortimer (Nethewood 23 Apr 1393-[1409/10]). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Edm. comes Marchiæ et
Ultoniæ et Rogerus frater eiusdem Edmundi” as the sons of “Rogerus comes
Marchiæ et Ultoniæ”, adding that they both died childless[474]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that Roger was born “apud Nethewoode IX Kal Apr anno regni regis Ricardi
secundi xvi” and was buried “apud prioratum de Stoke”[475]. He was kept imprisoned with his brother at Windsor by King Henry IV, transferred 1402 to Berkhamsted Castle.

d)ELEANOR Mortimer
([1395]-after Jan 1414). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Annæ et Alianoræ” as the daughters of “Rogerus comes Marchiæ et
Ultoniæ”, adding that Eleanor died childless[476]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records
that Eleanor married “--- Courtney, primogeniti comitis Devoniæ”[477]. She became a nun after her husband’s death. m ([13 May 1406/20 Nov 1409]) EDWARD Courtenay,
Lord Courtenay, son of EDWARD Courtenay Earl of Devon & his wife Matilda
--- ([1388]-[Aug/Sep] 1418).

e)[ALICE .
The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.]

3.PHILIPPA Mortimer (Ludlow Castle, Shropshire 21 Nov 1375-Halnaker, Sussex 24 Sep 1401, bur Boxgrove Priory, near Lewes, Sussex).
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey names “Philippa”
as daughter of “Edmundo comite Marchiæ et Philippa consorte sua”, adding
that she was born “apud Loddelowe XXI Nov 1375”, married “domino
Radulpho Hastynges comiti Pembrochiæ, postea Ricardo comiti Arundelliæ et
ultimo --- domino St John”[478]. The will of "Edmond de Mortimer Earl of March and Ulster
Lord of Wigmore", dated 1 May 1380, proved 22 Jan 1382, bequeathed
property to “Roger son of John de Mortimer...our...mother...Roger our son
and heir...our son Edmond...our daughter Elizabeth...our daughter
Philippa...our...brother Mons Henry Earl of Northumberland...our...son Mons
Henry Percy...”[479].
The Chronicle of Adam de Usk records the death “VII
Kal Oct...aput Halnakyt juxta Cicestriam” of “domina Philippa...comitis
Marchie filia...xxiv etatis sue annum attingens” and her burial “in
prioratu de Bosgrove”, adding that he had first married “juveni...comiti
Penbrochie aput Wotstok in hastiludio perempto”, secondly “comiti
Arundelle decapitato”, and thirdly “domino de Seynt John”[480]. Her third marriage is confirmed by the will of "Thomas
Poynings Lord St John", dated 6 Mar 1428, which chose burial “within
the quire of the priory of Boxgrave in Sussex on the north part of the tomb of
Lady Philippa sometime Countess of Arundel my wife”[481]. She had no children by any of her three
marriages. m firstly ([1385]) as his
second wife, JOHN
Hastings Earl of Pembroke, son of JOHN de Hastings Earl of Pembroke
& his second wife Anne de Mauny (11 Nov 1372-Woodstock 30/31 Dec 1389, bur
Hereford, church of the Friars Preachers, transferred after Mar 1391/2 to
church of the Grey Friars, London). He succeeded his father in 1375 as Earl of
Pembroke, and his mother in 1384 as Lord Mauny. He was killed while practising
for a tournament. m secondly (15 Aug
1390) as his second wife, RICHARD FitzAlan
Earl of Arundel and Earl of Surrey, son of RICHARD FitzAlan
"Copped Hat" Earl of Arundel & his second wife Eleanor of
Lancaster (1346-beheaded Cheapside 21 Sep 1397, bur church of the Augustine
Friars, Bread Street, London). He succeeded his father 1376 as Earl of
Arundel. A member of the Council of Regency on the accession of King Richard II. He took an active part against the King with the Duke of Gloucester. Despite
obtaining a pardon for his political offences in 1394, he was arrested 12 Jul
1297 and found guilty of treason. All his honours were forfeited. m thirdly ([Apr 1398/24 Nov 1399]) as his second
wife, THOMAS de Poynings Lord St John of
Basing, son of LUKE de Poynings & his wife Isabel de St John Baroness St
John of Basing (-7 Mar 1429).

1.ROBERT de Mortimer (-[13 Apr 1216/21 Sep 1217]).
The Feet of Fines records the judgment dated 18 Nov 1191 in a claim by "Robertus
de Mortuo Mari" against Lewes Priory[485]. mALICE
de Munchensy, daughter of WARIN de Munchensy & his wife Agnes ---
(-after 1192). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter of Agnes
[FitzPayn] [widow of Warin de Munchensy] which is witnessed by her son-in-law
Robert de Mortimer and her daughter Alice[486]. Robert & his wife had two children:

a)WILLIAM de Mortimer (-after 1242). An order of King John dated 12 May 1202 granted
"terram q fuit Henri fratris sui in balla de Monteforti" to
"Willelmo de Mortuo Mari"[487]. Bracton lists a lawsuit dated 1218 involving "Priorissa
de Campese" who claimed that "terre…in Thotintona"
was donated by "Willelmi de Mortuo Mari…Roberto de Mortuo Mari patri
predicti Willelmi"[488].
m
---. The name of William´s wife is not known. The Testa
de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "heres
Oliveri de Eyncurt" held land "in Blankena" in Lincolnshire which "Willellmus de Mortuo Mari tenet de dote uxoris sue de dono
domini regis"[489]. William
& his wife had one child:

i)ROBERT de Mortimer (-[1263/65]). m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his
wife had one child:

(1)WILLIAM de Mortimer (-12 Nov 1297, bur Attleborough). m
as her first husband, ALICE, daughter of
---. She married secondly ([14 Jan 1298]) John de
Thorp.

Robert de Ufford Lord Ufford was created
Earl of Suffolk by King Edward III in 1337. On the death in 1382 of his son
William Ufford Earl of Suffolk, without surviving direct heirs, the earldom
reverted to the crown. It was revived in 1385 by King Richard II in favour of
Michael de la Pole. His descendant William de la Pole Earl of Suffolk was
created Marquess of Suffolk in 1444 and Duke of Suffolk in 1448. Edmund de la
Pole Duke of Suffolk surrendered the dukedom in 1493, but retained the earldom
of Suffolk until he was attainted in 1504 for his part in an alleged projected
rebellion. The dukedom of Suffolk was revived in 1514 in favour of Charles
Brandon Viscount Lisle, who in 1515 married Mary sister of King Henry VIII.

1.ROBERT de Ufford (11 Jun 1279-9 Sep 1316 or before).
He was summoned to Parliament 4 Mar 1309, whereby he is held to have become Lord Ufford. m (before 1298) CECILY de
Valoignes, daughter of ROBERT de Valoignes & his wife Eva
--- ([1280/81]-16 Jul 1325). Robert & his wife had six children:

a)WILLIAM de Ufford (-[1311/9 Sep 1316).

b)ROBERT de Ufford (9 Aug 1298-4 Nov 1369). He
succeeded his father in 1316 as Lord Ufford. He was created Earl of Suffolk
16 Mar 1337.

c)RALPH de Ufford (-Kilmainham, Ireland 9 Apr 1346, bur Campsey Abbey, Suffolk). Chief Justice of Ireland 1344. m (before 8 Aug 1343) as her second husband, MATILDA de Lancaster,
widow of WILLIAM de Burgh
Earl of Ulster, daughter of HENRY Earl of Lancaster & his wife Maud Chaworth ([1310]-[Bruisyard Abbey, Suffolk] 5 May 1377, bur Campsey Abbey, Suffolk). She fled to England with her daughter after the murder of her first husband.
She became a canoness at the Augustine Abbey of Campsey, Suffolk, [8 Aug
1347/25 Apr 1348]. She transferred to the Poor Clares at Bruisyard Abbey, Suffolk 1364. Ralph & his wife had one child:

i)MATILDA (-[Great Bentley] 25 Jan 1413, bur Bruisyard, Suffolk). The will of "Thomas Vere Earl of Oxford
and Chamberlain of England", dated 1 Aug 1371, chose burial “in the
priory of Colne”, bequeathed property to “Maud my wife...Robert my
son...Alberic de Vere my brother...”[493]. She took part in the 1404 conspiracy in Essex against King Henry IV and was put in the Tower, but pardoned 16 Nov 1404[494]. The will of "Maud Countess of Oxford", dated 20
Jan 1412, chose burial “in the nuns´ church at Bruseyard”[495]. m (before 10 Jun 1350) THOMAS de
Vere, son of JOHN de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife Maud de Badlesmere ([1336/37]-Great Bentley, Essex [12/18] Sep 1371, bur Colne Priory). He
succeeded his father in 1360 as Earl of Oxford.

2.THOMAS de Ufford (-killed in battle Bannockburn 24 Jun 1314, bur Langley Abbey, Norfolk). m (before
2 Dec 1308) as her second husband, EVA de Clavering,
widow of THOMAS Audley, daughter of JOHN de Clavering Lord Clavering & his wife Hawise de Tibetot (-30 Sep 1369, bur Langley
Abbey, Norfolk). The manuscript genealogy of the founders of Horsham priory,
Norfolk names “Evam...cognomen...Clavering” as the child of “Johannem”,
son of “Robertum filium Rogeri”, adding that she had “filiam...Evam,
quæ nunc se clamat advocatricem domus de Sibeton, de Langley, sanctæ Fidis et
de Bliburg” who married firstly “Thomæ de Audele” who died childless
and secondly “militi Radulfo de Ufford” (by whom she had “tres
filios...dominos Johannem, Robertum et Edmundum milites”), thirdly “Jacobo
de Audele”, and fourthly “Roberto Benhalle militi” who died
childless[499].
According to Burke's Dormant and Extinct Peerages[500], the second husband of Eva de Clavering was Ralph de Ufford, who
married Matilda de Lancaster, but this is clearly impossible from a
chronological point of view (see above). Secondary sources identify her
husband as Thomas de Ufford, son of Robert de Ufford and his first wife Mary,
but the primary source on which this information is based has not been
identified. Thomas & his wife had three children:

a)JOHN de Ufford . The manuscript genealogy of the founders of Horsham priory,
Norfolk names “tres filios...dominos Johannem, Robertum et Edmundum milites”
as the children of Eva and her second husband “militi Radulfo de Ufford”[501].

c)EDMUND de Ufford. The manuscript genealogy of the
founders of Horsham priory, Norfolk names “tres filios...dominos Johannem,
Robertum et Edmundum milites” as the children of Eva and her second husband
“militi Radulfo de Ufford”, adding that she was succeeded by her son
Edmund and giving details of several generations of his descendants[504]. m (before Jul 1338) as her
second husband, ALICE, widow of JOHN de
Multon Lord Multon, daughter of --- (-before 25 Oct 1339).

ROBERT
de Ufford, son of ROBERT de Ufford Lord Ufford & his wife Cecily de Valognes (9 Aug 1298-4 Nov 1369, bur [Campsey Priory]).
He succeeded his father in 1316 as Lord Ufford. He was created Earl of
Suffolk 16 Mar 1337. The will of "Robert de Ufford Earl of Suffolk",
dated 29 Jun 1368, chose burial “in the abbey of Campesse in Suffolk”,
bequeathed property to “William my eldest son...Edmund d´Ufford
my...brother...my...sister de Brews...Thomas d´Ufford...Edmond my cousin,
Robert d´Ufford the lesser...Dame Joan de Loudham...John de Brez my
nephew...Giles de Brewz...my niece Doxen”[505].

m (21 Oct 1329 or before) as her second husband, MARGARET de Norwich, widow of THOMAS de Cailly Lord Cailly, daughter of WALTER
de Norwich & his wife --- (-2 Apr 1368).

b)EDMUND (-1417). “Michael de la Pole miles, dominus de Wingfeild”
founded Kingston-upon-Hull priory by charter dated 18 Feb 1378, which names “…domini
Edmundi fratris nostri…”[519].
Manuscript notes in a 14th century psalter record "Edmund
de la Pole" as the son of "Katherine de la Pole"[520]. The will of "Michael de la Pole
Earl of Suffolk", dated 1 Jul 1415, appointed “the said Katherine
my wife and Edmund my uncle” as executors[521]. m firstlyELIZABETH de Handle, daughter of RICHARD de
Handle & his wife --- ([1369]-). Manuscript notes
in a 14th century psalter record "Elizabeth, dau and h of Richard
de Handle" as the first wife of "Edmund de la Pole"[522]. m secondly (1370) [MATILDA Lovet, daughter of JOHN Lovet of
Buckinghamshire & his wife --- or MATILDA
Sackville, daughter of ANDREW Sackville & his wife Joan ---].
Manuscript sources are contradictory regarding the name of Edmund de la Pole´s
[second] wife. Manuscript notes in a 14th century psalter record "Matilda,
dau of John Lovet of co. Bucks" as the second wife of "Edmund
de la Pole"[523].
On the other hand, the Rawlinson manuscript names "Matildis filia et
cohe. Andreæ Sackuile qui ob. 13 E. III & Johannæ sororis & cohe. Johis"
as the [only] wife of "Edus de la Poole, capitaneus Calisii frater
Michis. primi, co. Suff."[524]. Edmund & his first wife had two
children:

i)ELIZABETH de la Pole (14
Jul 1362-). Manuscript notes in a 14th century psalter record
"Elizabeth de la Pole, born 14 July 1362, Katherine de la Pole, born
1369" as the daughters of "Edmund de la Pole" and his
first wife[525].

ii)KATHERINE de la Pole (1369-). Manuscript notes in a 14th century
psalter record "Elizabeth de la Pole, born 14 July 1362, Katherine de
la Pole, born 1369" as the daughters of "Edmund de la Pole"
and his first wife[526].

Edmund & his
second wife had two children:

iii)WALTER de la Pole (1371-). Manuscript notes in a 14th
century psalter record "Walter de la Pole, b. 1371, Cecily de la Pole,
b. 1373" as the children of "Edmund de la Pole" and
his second wife[527].
The Rawlinson manuscript names "Waltus de la Poole" as the son
of "Edus de la Poole" and his wife "Matildis filia et
cohe. Andreæ Sackuile qui ob. 13 E. III & Johannæ sororis & cohe. Johis"[528]. mELIZABETH de Bradestone,
daughter and heiress of THOMAS de Bradestone & his wife ---. Manuscript notes in a 14th century psalter record "Elizabeth , dau of Thomas de Bradeston, Knt" as the wife of "Walter
de la Pole"[529].
The Rawlinson manuscript names "Eliz. filia et heres Tho. Braileston
Dni de Winterborn" as the wife of "Waltus de la Poole"[530]. Walter & his wife had two children:

(a)EDMUND de la Pole (1391-). Manuscript notes in a 14th century psalter record "Edmund
de la Pole, b. 15 Ric II" as the son of "Walter de la Pole"
and his wife[531].

(b)MARGARET de la Pole . The Rawlinson manuscript names "Margarete" as
the daughter of "Waltus de la Poole" and her husband "Thomas
Ingeldsthorpe"[532].

iv)CECILY de la Pole (1373-). Manuscript notes in a 14th
century psalter record "Walter de la Pole, b. 1371, Cecily de la Pole,
b. 1373" as the children of "Edmund de la Pole" and
his second wife[533].

e)BLANCHE (-after 1378). “Michael
de la Pole miles, dominus de Wingfeild” founded Kingston-upon-Hull priory,
for the souls of “…Blanchiæ sororis nostræ nuper uxoris…domini Richardi le
Scrop…”, by charter dated 18 Feb 1378[536]. m (before 21 Feb 1352) RICHARD Scrope
of Bolton in Wensleydale, Yorkshire son of HENRY Scrope & his wife Margaret
--- ([1326/27]-30 May 1403, bur Easby Abbey). He was summoned to Parliament in
1370 whereby he is held to have become Lord Scrope.

f)MARGARET. m (1344) ROBERT
Neville of Hornby, son of ROBERT Neville & his first wife Joan de Atherton (-1413).

3.JOHN .

MICHAEL
de la Pole, son of WILLIAM de la Pole & his wife Catherine --- ([1330]-Paris 5 Sep 1389, bur Kingston-upon-Hull, Church of the Carthusians). “Michael de la Pole miles, dominus
de Wingfeild” founded Kingston-upon-Hull priory, for the souls of “Walteri
et Thomæ fratrum nostrorum militum, ac Blanchiæ sororis nostræ nuper
uxoris…domini Richardi le Scrop…Radulphi de Nevill patris et Alesiæ
matris…Johannis [de Nevill domini de Raby] et Matildæ quondam uxoris eiusdem
Johannis”, by charter dated 18 Feb 1378, which names “pater noster et
dominus D. Willielmus de la Pole miles, iam defunctus…Katerinæ de la Pole
matris nostræ…Katerinæ consortis nostræ…domini Edmundi fratris nostri ac
Michaelis filii et hæredis nostri”[537]. A charter of King Edward III confirmed the foundation of Kingston-upon-Hull priory, naming “Willielmo de la Pole seniori iam defuncto” as
founder and “Michael de la Pole filius et hæres præfati Willielmi”[538]. He was summoned to parliament 20 Jan 1366, whereby he is held to
have become Lord de la Pole. He was created Earl of Suffolk 6 Aug
1385. He was accused of high treason and fled the country in Dec 1387. He was
attainted and all his honours forfeited 13 Feb 1388[539]. The Liber Vitæ of Durham names "Dñs Michael del
Pole, Dña Katerina, uxor eius"[540]. His place of burial is confirmed by the will of [his son] "Michael
de la Pole Earl of Suffolk", dated 1 Jul 1415, which chose burial “in
the church of the Carthusians at Kingston-upon-Hull betwixt the tomb of my
father and mother...”[541].

mKATHERINE Wingfield,
daughter of JOHN Wingfield of Wingfield, Suffolk & his wife Eleanor de Glanville ([1348]-before 1 Oct 1386, bur Kingston-upon-Hull, Church of the
Carthusians). “Michael de la Pole miles, dominus de Wingfeild” founded Kingston-upon-Hull priory by charter dated 18 Feb 1378, which names “…Katerinæ consortis
nostræ…domini Edmundi fratris nostri ac Michaelis filii et hæredis nostri”[542]. The Liber Vitæ of Durham names "Dñs Michael del
Pole, Dña Katerina, uxor eius"[543]. Her place of burial is confirmed by the will of [her son] "Michael
de la Pole Earl of Suffolk", dated 1 Jul 1415, which chose burial “in
the church of the Carthusians at Kingston-upon-Hull betwixt the tomb of my
father and mother...”[544].

Michael & his
wife had one child:

1.MICHAEL (1367 or before-Harfleur 18 Sep 1415, bur Wingfield). “Michael de la Pole miles, dominus de
Wingfeild” founded Kingston-upon-Hull priory by charter dated 18 Feb 1378,
which names “…Katerinæ consortis nostræ…ac Michaelis filii et hæredis nostri”[545]. He was restored to his father's dignities 28 Jan 1398, thereby
succeeding as Earl of Suffolk. The will of "Michael de la Pole
Earl of Suffolk", dated 1 Jul 1415, chose burial “in the church of
the Carthusians at Kingston-upon-Hull betwixt the tomb of my father and
mother...[or] the Collegitate Church of Wyngefeld”, bequeathed property to
“Katherine my wife...a coronet which belonged to the Earl of Stafford her
father...my son a little primer which belonged to John de la Pole his brother”,
and appointed “the said Katherine my wife and Edmund my uncle” as
executors[546].
He died at the siege of Harfleur[547]. m (contract 1 Feb 1383,
before 23 Nov 1383) CATHERINE
Stafford, daughter of HUGH Stafford Earl of Stafford & his wife Philippa Beauchamp of Warwick (-8 Apr 1419, bur Wingfield). A codicil to the will of "Hugh
Earl of Stafford", dated 21 Sep 1385, bequeathed property to “my
sister Roos...Margaret de Nevill my daughter...Katherine de la Pole my
daughter...Joane my daughter...my sister Charleton...Dame Joane d´Engayne my
cousin”[548].
The will of "Michael de la Pole Earl of Suffolk",
dated 1 Jul 1415, bequeathed property to “Katherine my wife...a coronet
which belonged to the Earl of Stafford her father...my son a little primer
which belonged to John de la Pole his brother”, and appointed “the said
Katherine my wife and Edmund my uncle” as executors[549]. Michael & his wife had seven children (another daughter is
noted by the Complete Peerage, which names the first wife of Hugh Lord
Burnell (and mother of his children) as “Philippa daughter of Michael de la
Pole 2nd Earl of Suffolk by Katherine daughter of Hugh Stafford Earl Stafford[550]. Hansen, in his article relating to the ancestry of the wife of
Jean de Foix Earl of Kendall (see below), notes the impossibility of this
parentage considering the marriage of Michael de la Pole in 1383 and Hugh Lord
Burnell’s second marriage in 1386[551]):

a)ISABEL (-8 Feb 1467). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a
document dated 1403 under which Thomas Lord Morley directed that, should Isabel
his grandson’s wife and daughter of the second Earl of Suffolk die without
issue, provisions should be made for the possible marriage of his grandson to
Isabel’s sister Elizabeth[552].
m (5 Feb 1403 or before) THOMAS Morley, son of ROBERT Morley & his
wife Isabel --- ([1392/93]-6 Dec 1435, bur Hingham, Norfolk). He succeeded his
grandfather in 1416 as Lord Morley.

b)MICHAEL ([1394/95]-killed in battle Agincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur [Ewelme,
Oxfordshire]). He succeeded his
father in 1415 as Earl of Suffolk. m
(before 24 Nov 1403) ELIZABETH
Mowbray, daughter of THOMAS Mowbray Duke of Norfolk & his second
wife Elizabeth FitzAlan of Arundel (-after 1 Dec 1423). She became a nun at
Bruisyard, Suffolk before 17 Jan 1420. Michael & his wife had three
children:

i)KATHERINE (6 May 1410-). She became a nun at Bruisyard, Suffolk 9 May 1423.

d)THOMAS . m ---. The name of
Thomas´s wife is not known. Thomas & his wife had one child:

i)KATHERINE (-1488). m firstly (1438)
as his second wife, MILES de Stapleton,
son of --- (-1466). m secondlyRICHARD Harcourt, son of --- (-1486).

e)JOHN(-before 1 Jul 1415). The will of
"Michael de la Pole Earl of Suffolk", dated 1 Jul 1415,
bequeathed property to “Katherine my wife...a coronet which belonged to the
Earl of Stafford her father...my son a little primer which belonged to John de
la Pole his brother”[558].
[mMARIE
dite de Sicile, daughter of ---. Père Anselme names “Marie dite de Sicile” as the wife of “Richard
duc de Suffolk”, when suggesting the parentage of “Marguerite de la Pole
Suffolk” (wife of Jean de Foix Earl of Kendall, see below) citing “suivant
une preuve d’un chanoine de S. Jean de Lyon”[559]. This statement is clearly garbled. By way of further speculation
about the parentage of Marguerite, the Complete Peerage indicates that
she was “said to be daughter of [the duke’s] brother Sir John de la Pole”[560]. Linking these two entries, maybe “Marie dite de Sicile” was the
wife of John, rather than his brother Richard. No other source has been
identified which confirms the identity of John’s wife, nor has any source been
found which indicates the parentage of “Marie dite de Sicile”. Her name
suggests a connection with the kings of Sicily, the chronology indicating the kings
of the Anjou-Capet dynasty, but this is speculation.]

f)ELIZABETH de la Pole (-before
3 Apr 1440). Her parentage is confirmed by a document dated
1403 under which Thomas Lord Morley directed that, should Isabel his grandson’s
wife and daughter of the second Earl of Suffolk die without issue, provisions
should be made for the possible marriage of his grandson to Isabel’s sister
Elizabeth[561].
Her two marriages are confirmed by Inquisitions taken in 1440 after the death
of Elizabeth, deceased wife of Sir Thomas Kerdeston and previously the wife of
Sir Edward Burnell[562].
The co-identity between the Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Earl of Suffolk,
named in 1403 and Elizabeth, wife successively of Edward Burnell and Thomas
Kerdeston, is confirmed by the documentation cited by Hansen (quoted below)
relating to the parentage of her daughter Margaret. m firstly (before 18 Jun 1415) as his second wife, Sir EDWARD Burnell, son of HUGH Burnell Lord
Burnell & his first wife --- (-Honfleur 23 Sep 1415). m secondly ([1425]) as his first wife, Sir THOMAS Kerderston, son of Sir LEONARD
Kerdeston & his wife Margaret --- (-20 Jul 1446). Elizabeth & her
second husband had one child:

i)MARGARET Kerdeston (after 1425-after 5 Dec 1485). The precise parentage of the wife of Jean de Foix has been the
subject of speculation over the years. For example, Père Anselme names her as
“Marguerite de la Pole Suffolk...fille de Richard duc de Suffolk et de Marie
dite de Sicile, suivant une preuve d’un chanoine de S. Jean de Lyon”[563]. On the other hand, the Complete Peerage calls her “Margaret de la Pole, niece
of William (de la Pole) Duke of Suffolk, and said to be daughter of his brother
Sir John de la Pole”[564]. An
imprecise family relationship with the Pole family is confirmed by the Parliament
Rolls 1450, recording the impeachment of the Duke of Suffolk, which accuse him
particularly of actions “for the particular enrichment of his Neece and hir
husband, sonne to the Capidawe [=Captal]...[made] the seid sonne Erle of
Kendale”[565].
Another contemporary manuscript, relating to the same accusations against the
duke, establishes the precise family relationship, noting that “the Duke of
Suffolk hathe marryede his nese, his suster doughter, to je Capdawe...” and
specifying her dowry[566].
The identity of the duke’s sister as Elizabeth, wife of Sir Thomas Kerdeston,
was established by Hansen in an article published in
1988[567].
The argument runs as follows: (1) Hansen quotes a third source relating to the
duke’s impeachment which accused him of dishonestly acquiring “the lordship
and castell of Glaxton [Claxton], Resham [Refham] and other landes...in Norfolk
and Suffo[lk] which were of the enheritaunce of his seid nece”[568]. (2) He cites sources which confirm that Sir Thomas Kerdeston’s
lands in Norfolk and Suffolk included Claxton and Refham[569]. (3) Inquisitions were taken in 1440 after the death of Elizabeth,
deceased wife of Sir Thomas Kerdeston and previously the wife of Sir Edward
Burnell[570].
(4) Sir Edward was the son of Hugh Burnell Lord Burnell (died 1420)[571]. (5) According to the Complete Peerage, the first wife of
Hugh Lord Burnell (and mother of his children) was “Philippa daughter of
Michael de la Pole 2nd Earl of Suffolk by Katherine daughter of Hugh Stafford
Earl Stafford[572].
(6) Hansen, noting that this parentage of Hugh’s first wife is impossible
considering the marriage of Michael de la Pole in 1383 and Hugh Lord Burnell’s
second marriage in 1386, suggests that the entry derives from a source
(unspecified) confirming that a daughter of Earl Michael married a Burnell and
incorrect speculation about her name and identification of her husband[573]. (7) A source dated 1403 confirms that Earl Michael did then have
a daughter named Elizabeth[574].
(8) Michael Earl of Suffolk acknowledged a debt to Sir Edward Burnell 12 Jun
1415, the reason being unspecified but, as property was settled on Edward’s
wife Elizabeth 18 Jun 1415, can reasonably be supposed to be connected with
Elizabeth’s dowry[575].
“Monsieur Gaston de Foix Comte de Longueville et
Seigneur de Meille au Royaume d’Aragon” appointed proxies for the sale “des
lieux de Greilly, Ville La Grand et de Rolle siz au Duché de Savoye”, to
pay the ransom of “Jean de Foix Comte de Candale son fils unique et legitime
heritier” for himself and for “Marguerite Comtesse de Candale femme
dudit Seigneur Jean son fils et de Gaston et de Jean de Foix enfans dudit Jean
et de ladite Marguerite”, by charter dated 3 May 1455[576]. m ([1440]) JEAN de Foix, son of GASTON [IV] de Foix Vicomte de
Benauge, Comte de Longueville, Captal de Buch & his
wife Marguerite d´Albret (-1485). He was created Earl
of Kendal for services to England but later relinquished the title. He was
known in France, by way of approximate French translation, as “Comte de
Candale”, a title which he passed to his descendants.

g)CATHERINE de la Pole . Abbess of Barking. She was named as sister of Isabel Lady
Morley in the latter’s will[577].

1.JOHN ([1462]-killed in battle Stoke 16 Jun 1487). He was created Earl of Lincoln 13 Mar
1467. He was declared heir presumptive to the throne of England by King Richard III in [May] 1485[580].
A manuscript calendar records that “John therl of Lïcolñ” was killed “xvi
day of Juyn…1487…ï batail at Stoke bisyde Newark”[581]. mMARGARET
FitzAlan of Arundel, daughter of THOMAS FitzAlan Earl of Arundel &
his wife Margaret Wydeville (-after 1493).

3.CATHERINE . [m as his first wife, WILLIAM Stourton, son of WILLIAM Stourton Baron
Stourton & his wife Margaret Chidlock of Chidlock, Dorset ([1457]-17 Feb
1524). He succeeded his nephew in 1487 as Baron Stourton.]

6.EDMUND ([1471/72]-executed Tower Hill 4 May 1513, bur London, Church of
the Minories without Aldgate). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names
"Elizabeth Duchess of Suffolk" as mother of "Edmond
Earl of Suffolk, Humphrey, Elizabeth, Anne"[584]. He succeeded his father in 1492 as Duke of Suffolk. He
surrendered his dukedom in 1493, but retained the earldom of Suffolk. He was
outlawed at Ipswich 26 Dec 1502 and attainted Jan 1504. He fled abroad but was
captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London in Mar 1506. m (before 10 Oct 1496) MARGARET Scrope, daughter of RICHARD Scrope & his wife Eleanor Washbourne (-Feb 1515, bur London, Church of the Minories without Aldgate). Edmund
& his wife had one child:

9.WILLIAM ([1478]-Tower of London after Oct 1539).
He was attainted with his brother in 1504. He was imprisoned in the Tower
where he remained until his death. m
([1497]) as her third husband, CATHERINE Stourton,
widow firstly of WILLIAM Berkeley of
Beverston, Gloucestershire and secondly of HENRY Grey
Lord Grey [of Codnor], daughter of WILLIAM Lord Stourton &
his wife Margaret Chidiock (-London 25 Nov 1521).

10.RICHARD (-killed in battle Pavia 24 Feb 1525, bur Pavia, Church of St Augustine). He was attainted with his brother Jan 1504, but assumed the title
Duke of Suffolk [before 1510]. He also claimed the English throne.

Ralph de Stafford Lord Stafford was created
Earl of Stafford in 1351 by King Edward III. His descendant Humphrey Earl of
Stafford was created duke of Buckingham in 1444 after which the two titles were
held jointly by his descendants until 1521 when they were forfeited when Edward
Stafford Duke of Buckingham and Earl of Stafford was beheaded.

ROBERT
[I], son of [ROGER [II] de Tosny & his wife Godechildis ---] (-1088, bur [Evesham Abbey]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter
dated to [1130] under which Henry I King of England confirmed donations to
Conches, including the donation of "ecclesiam de Octona" made
by "Robertus de Stafort filius Rogerii de Totteneio" with the
consent of "filio meo Nicholao"[588]. Robert´s connection with the Tosny family
is confirmed by the undated charter under which “Robertus de Stafford”
confirmed donations to Wotton Wawen Abbey, Warwickshire by “avus meus
Robertus de Toenio et pater meus Nicolaus de Stafford”[589]. The chronology suggests that Robert’s father was Roger [II] de
Tosny, although there is no indication of the identity of Robert´s mother. Domesday
Book records “Robert of Stafford” holding Denchworth in Wantage Hundred
in Berkshire; “Robert de Tosny” holding Miswell in Tring Hundred and
Barwythe in Danish Hundred in Hertfordshire; "Robert of Stafford"
holding land in Oxfordshire; Stoneton in Northamptonshire [Warwickshire];
numerous properties in Warwickshire; and Staffordshire[590]. The entries in Hertfordshire precede those which record the
holdings of Raoul de Tosny in Hertfordshire, which suggests that they refer to
the Robert Tosny/Stafford who was Raoul´s brother. "Robertus
de Stafford…monachus factus in infirmitate mea" donated Wrottesley and
Loynton to Evesham abbey, for "conjuge mea et filio meo Nicholao",
by charter dated 1088[591].
”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et
hæres” confirmed donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus
avus meus…et pater meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[592].

m [AVICE de Clare], daughter
of --- (-after 1088, bur [Stone priory]). A table (obviously of late
composition because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the time of
the dissolution of the monasteries, names “Avice de
Clare” as the wife of Robert and records their burial at Stone[593]. It is far from certain that this information is accurate. No
person of that name has yet been identified, and the name "Clare"
only appears to have been used by the descendants of Robert de Brionne from the
early 12th century (see the document UNTITLED ENGLISH NOBILITY A-C).

Robert [I] & his wife had one child:

1.NICHOLAS de Stafford (-1138 or after, bur Stone Priory).
"Nicholaus filius Roberti de Stafford…et
Mathildi uxori mee" donated Idlicote to Kenilworth priory by charter
dated to [1122/25][594].
Henry I King of England confirmed donations to Conches, including the donation
of "ecclesiam de Octona" made by "Robertus de Stafort
filius Rogerii de Totteneio" with the consent of "filio meo
Nicholao", by charter dated to [1130][595]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Nicolaus
fil Rob de Statford" as security for a debt in Staffordshire[596]. “Nicholaus, filius Roberti de Statfort, et Robertus
primogenitus et hæres mei” donated Stone priory to Kenilworth by undated
charter[597].
”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et hæres” confirmed
donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus avus meus…et pater
meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[598]. mMATILDA, daughter of --- (-bur Stone). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language),
hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries,
names “Maude Moolte” as the wife of Nicholas and
records their burial at Stone[599]. "Nicholaus filius Roberti de
Stafford…et Mathildi uxori mee" donated Idlicote to Kenilworth priory
by charter dated to [1122/25][600]. Matilda´s parentage is unknown. The
Stone Priory table suggests a link with a family named "Moult", but
the probable late dating of the source suggests that the information may not be
reliable. Domesday Descendants states that Matilda was "probably
the daughter of Ralph I de Limesey" without specifying any reasoning[601]. This speculation is presumably based on the undated charter under
which “Radulfus de Limesey” donated property to Hertford priory, with
the consent of “Hadwisiæ uxori suæ”, witnessed by "Raerus filius
domini, Robertus de Statford nepos domini…"[602], on the assumption that "Robertus de Statford" was
the same person as Robert [II] de Stafford, Matilda´s son. If that is correct,
she was Matilda
de Limesey, daughter of Ralph [I] de Limesey & his wife ---.
Matilda is also recorded in relation to land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire. Firstly, "Matildis de Stafford" granted land in
Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire, held from her by "Toruerdus le mutere et
Gilebertus filius eius", to "Matildi filie Roberti filii
Gilberti filiole mee", with the consent of "Johannis filii mei
et Radulfi nepotis mei", by charter dated to the reign of King Henry
II, witnessed by "…Willelmo filio Otueri, Rannulfo de Seis, Ingeramo
Bagot…"[603].
Secondly, "Radulfus de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya"
confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi"
granted to her by "Matildis de Staforda avia sua", and land
given to her in the same place by "Haraldus frater eius", by
charter dated to the end-12th century, another charter which records the same
confirmation clarifying "Radulfus de Suleya…Matildis de Estafford avia
mea"[604].
"Matilda de Hamby" was therefore the god-daughter of Matilda, wife of
Nicholas de Stafford. Presumably Theddlethorpe entered the Stafford family
through Matilda´s marriage and later passed to Matilda´s grandson "Radulfus
de Suleya" junior (see below). It appears probable that the second
parcel of land in Theddlethorpe, granted to Matilda de Hamby by "Haraldus
frater eius", formed part of the same property which, if correct,
would have been held jointly by Ralph "de Suleya" and Harold.
As noted in the first charter, Matilda de Hamby was the daughter of Robert
FitzGilbert. It appears unlikely that Matilda, wife of Nicholas, was related
to "Toruerdus le mutere et Gilebertus filius eius" who held
land from her. On the other hand, it seems equally unlikely that "Radulfus
de Suleya" junior would have confirmed the grant of land by Harold to
his sister Matilda de Hamby unless there had been some family connection. One
explanation could be that Matilda held the land jointly with an unknown
relative who had transferred his/her share to Harold. A charter of King Henry
II confirmed donations to Stone Priory, among which a donation by “Matildis
de Stafford” with the consent of “Roberti de Stafford”, by undated
charter[605].
Nicholas & his wife had two children:

a)ROBERT [II] de Stafford (-[1178/84], bur Stone Priory). “Robertus de Stafford”
confirmed donations to Wotton Wawen Abbey, Warwickshire by “avus meus
Robertus de Toenio et pater meus Nicolaus de Stafford” by undated charter[606]. "Robertus de Stafford"
confirmed donations to Stone priory, for the souls of "meæ
et Aviciæ uxoris mee", by charter dated to [1155], witnessed by "Roberto
Bagot…"[607].
The 1156 and 1157 Pipe Rolls record "Robert de
Stafford" first in the list under Staffordshire[608]. “Nicholaus, filius Roberti de Statfort, et Robertus
primogenitus et hæres mei” donated Stone priory to Kenilworth by undated
charter[609].
"Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus"
confirmed the donation of Wrottesley and Loynton to Evesham abbey made by
"Rodbertus avus meus et pater meus Nicholaus" by charter dated
to [1161/65][610].
Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Robertus de Stafford" held
one knight´s fee from Richard Bishop of Coventry in Staffordshire, and also
record the sixty knights fees held from "Roberti de Staffordia"
in Stafford[611].
The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Robertus de Stafford lx m"
in Staffordshire in [1167/68][612]. ”Robertus de Staffordia et Robertus filius meus et hæres”
confirmed donations of property to Evesham Monastery by “Rodbertus avus
meus…et pater meus Nicholaus” by undated charter[613]. "Robertus de Stafford…et Robertum
filium meum et heredum" donated property to Bordesley abbey, for the
soul of "Avice uxoris meæ et matris R. filii
mei", by charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Roberto filio meo,
Nicholao filio meo…"[614]. mAVICE, daughter of --- (-bur
Stone). "Robertus de Stafford"
confirmed donations to Stone priory, for the souls of "meæ
et Aviciæ uxoris mee", by charter dated to [1155], witnessed by "Roberto
Bagot…"[615].
"Robertus de Stafford…et Robertum filium meum
et heredum" donated property to Bordesley abbey, for the soul of "Avice uxoris meæ et matris R. filii mei", by
charter dated 1183, witnessed by "Roberto filio meo, Nicholao filio
meo…"[616].
It is unclear from the wording of this document whether Avice was alive or
deceased at the time. A table (obviously of late composition because of the
language), hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the
monasteries, names “Avice” as the wife of Robert
and records their burial at Stone[617]. Robert [II] & his wife had three children:

c)--- de Stafford. Her parentage and marriage are
confirmed by the charter dated to the end-12th century under which "Radulfus
de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi" granted to her by "Matildis de
Staforda avia sua", and land given to her in the same place by "Haraldus
frater eius", another charter which records the same confirmation
clarifying "Radulfus de Suleya…Matildis de Estafford avia mea"[626]. mRALPH "de Suleya",
son of ---. No other record has so far been found of a "Suleya/Suleye"
family. It is uncertain which English surname is represented by the Latin
"Suleya". However, it is similar to "Sudeley" and
one possibility is that "Radulfus de Suleya" senior was the
same person as Ralph [I] de Sudeley,
son of John de Sudeley & his wife --- (-before 29 Sep 1192). The
chronology appears favourable for this co-identity, but its likelihood depends
on establishing a connection between the Sudeley family and Theddlethorpe. No
such connection has yet been identified. [Two] children:

i)RALPH "de Suleya" .
"Radulfus de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land
in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi" granted
to her by "Matildis de Staforda avia sua", and land given to
her in the same place by "Haraldus frater eius", by charter
dated to the end-12th century, another charter which records the same
confirmation clarifying "Radulfus de Suleya…Matildis de Estafford avia
mea", the second charter being witnessed by "Ricardo de
Suleya…"[627].

ii)[RICHARD
"de Suleya" . "Ricardo
de Suleya…" witnessed one version of the charter under which "Radulfus
de Suleya filius Radulfi de Suleya" confirmed land in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi de Hambi"[628]. It is probable that Richard was closely related to the
confirmant, maybe his younger brother.]

1.ALAN de Stafford (-after 1160). The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Alanus
de Stafford dimidiam marcam i quartam" in Northamptonshire in
[1160/61][629].

2.ROGER de Stafford (-after 1166). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Rogerus de Staffordia" held
land in Dorset from the abbot of St Edward´s[630].

3.JORDAN de Stafford (-after 1166). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Jordanus de Stafford" held
one knight´s fee from "Alvredi de Lincolnia" in Dorset and one
from "Willelmi Malech" [Malet] in Somerset[631].

1.BAGOT (-after 1129). "…Bagot…"
witnessed the charter dated to [1122/25] under which "Nicholaus
filius Roberti de Stafford…et Mathildi uxori mee" donated Idlicote
"quod Gaufridus de Clintona de me tenebat" to Kenilworth priory[632].
The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Bagot"
accounting for money from a tenant in Staffordshire[633]. m ---. The name of
Bagot´s wife is not known. Bagot & his wife had one child:

a)HERVEY Bagot (-after 1166). "…Herveus filius
Bagot…" witnessed the charter dated to [1130] under which "Nicolaus filius Roberti de Stafford et Robertus
primogenitus et heres meus" donated "ecclesiam Sancti Wlfadi
de Stanis" to Kenilworth priory[634]. "…Hereveo Bagod, Johanne Bagod…"
witnessed the charter dated to [1155/59] under which "Robertus
de Stafford" confirmed donations made to Erdaury priory by "patris
mei Nicholai de Stafford"[635]. "…Herveus Bagot, Herveus et
Rogeri filii sui, Willelmus Bagot, Robertus Bagot, Willelmus et Ricardus filii
Johannis Bagot…" witnessed the charter dated to [1158/65] under which "Robertus de Stapford" confirmed the release of a
claim by "Robertus Cappe et Symon frater eius" against "Willelmo
de Rydeware"[636].
Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Hervicus Bagot" held three
knights´ fees from "Roberti di Staffordia" in Staffordshire[637]. m ---. The name of
Hervey´s wife is not known. Hervey & his wife had three children:

1.WILLIAM Bagot (-after 1166). "…Herveus Bagot,
Herveus et Rogeri filii sui, Willelmus Bagot, Robertus Bagot, Willelmus et
Ricardus filii Johannis Bagot…" witnessed the charter dated to
[1158/65] under which "Robertus de Stapford"
confirmed the release of a claim by "Robertus Cappe et Symon frater
eius" against "Willelmo de Rydeware"[645]. Military fee certifications in the Red
Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Willelmus Bagot"
held three parts of one knight´s fee from "Roberti di Staffordia"
in Staffordshire[646].

2.ROBERT Bagot (-after 1166). "Robertus de
Stafford" confirmed donations to Stone priory, for the souls of "meæ et Aviciæ uxoris mee", by charter dated to
[1155], witnessed by "Roberto Bagot…"[647]. "…Herveus Bagot, Herveus et
Rogeri filii sui, Willelmus Bagot, Robertus Bagot, Willelmus et Ricardus filii
Johannis Bagot…" witnessed the charter dated to [1158/65] under which "Robertus de Stapford" confirmed the release of a
claim by "Robertus Cappe et Symon frater eius" against "Willelmo
de Rydeware"[648].
Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Robertus Bagod" held part of
[one knight´s fee] from "Roberti di Staffordia" in
Staffordshire[649].

3.JOHN Bagot (-after [1155/59]). "…Hereveo
Bagod, Johanne Bagod…" witnessed the charter dated to [1155/59] under
which "Robertus de Stafford" confirmed
donations made to Erdaury priory by "patris mei Nicholai de Stafford"[650]. m ---. The name of John´s
wife is not known. John & his wife had two children:

4.JOHN Bagot of Blymhill, Staffordshire (-after 1166). It is not known whether
John Bagot of Blymhill was the same person as John Bagot who is shown above.
Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record
that "Ranulfus de Beumeis" held three knights´ fees from
"Roberti di Staffordia" in Staffordshire, of which two were
held by "Johannes Bigod"[653]. Bridgeman identifies the two fees held by John Bagot as Blymhill
and Brineton[654].
m [IVETTE, daughter of --- (-after
1182). "Juhetam assensu…Willelmi Bagot heredis
sui" and "Willelmum de Rydeware"
settled a dispute concerning land held from her by charter dated 1182,
witnessed by "…Henrico Bagot…Rogero Bagot"[655].] It is not known with certainty that Ivette was the wife of John
Bagot of Blymhill. However, the charter dated 1176 under which "William, son of John Bagoth" confirmed land to
Buildwas abbey was agreed with the consent of "my mother…"[656], showing firstly that William´s mother was still alive at that date
(consistent with the 1182 charter) and that John Bagot had an eldest son named
William as did Ivette. John & his wife had four
children:

a)WILLIAM Bagot of Blymhill (-after 1194). "William, son of John Bagoth"
confirmed the donation of land "beyond the Rivulet, from the boundaries
of Westune to the boundaries of Broctune" to Buildwas abbey in
accordance with the convention agreed by "my father", with the
consent of "my mother, and my brothers, Roger, John and Thomas",
by charter dated 1176[657].
["Juhetam assensu…Willelmi Bagot heredis sui"
and "Willelmum de Rydeware" settled a
dispute concerning land held from her by charter dated 1182, witnessed by
"…Henrico Bagot…Rogero Bagot"[658]. As noted above, it is not certain that this document relates to
William Bagot of Blymhill and his mother.] "Herveus
Bagot" donated "villam de Draitun et
molendino" to Stafford St Thomas, with the consent of "uxoris
meæ Milisent et heredum meorum", by charter dated 1194, witnessed by
"…Toma Noel, Adam de Aldithel…Rogero Bagot, Willielmo Bagot de
Blumenhull, William Bagot de la Hide…"[659]. "Herveius Bagot" granted
revenue "in Brideleia" to "Thomæ
Noel", with the consent of "Milisantæ uxoris meæ et heredum
meorum", by charter dated to [1194/95], witnessed by "…Willelmo
Bagot de Blumeshull, William Bagot de Holedale, Rogero Bagot fratre Hervei
Bagot…"[660].
m ---. The name of William´s wife is
not known. William & his wife had [one child]:

i)[JOHN Bagot
of Blymhill (-1224 or before).
"John Bagot and Hamo de Weston" were indicted at the Forest
Assizes of Mar 1209 for "receiving Marksmen and Hounds at Blymhill and
Weston"[661].
He and his descendants are shown in Eyton[662]. mMARGERY,
daughter of WARIN de Burwardsley & his wife --- (-before 10 May 1259).
Margaret Bagot gave "half a mark for summoning Roger Martel before the
Justices at Westminster to acquit her of the service which Milisent de Stafford
demands of her for her freehold in Blumenhul and Brunton" in 1223/24[663]. A writ dated 10 May "43 Hen III", after the
death of "Margery de Blumenhull", states that "Phelipe
the wife of Geoffrey de Bromle, aged 30, is heir of 3 parts, and John son of
William de Ipeston, aged 26, is heir of the fourth part"[664]. John & his wife had five children:

(a)SARAH Bagot (-before 10 May 1259). A writ dated 10 May "43 Hen III",
after the death of "Margery de Blumenhull", states that "Phelipe
the wife of Geoffrey de Bromle, aged 30, is heir of 3 parts, and John son of
William de Ipeston, aged 26, is heir of the fourth part"[665]. It appears likely that this daughter was her parents´ oldest
child in view of the age of her sister Philippa recorded in the same document
(although that age must be underestimated, see below). A plea heard in early
1333 records that "John Bagod" had
been seized with the manor of Blymhill and was succeeded by "Sarra,
Margaret, Joan, and Philippa his daughters", adding that Sarah married
"William de Ipstanes"[666]. mWILLIAM de Ipstones, son of
---.

(b)MARGARET Bagot . A plea heard in early 1333 records that "John
Bagod" had been seized with the manor of Blymhill and was succeeded by
"Sarra, Margaret, Joan, and Philippa his daughters", adding
that Margaret married "Ralph de Coven"[667]. m firstlyRALPH de Covene, son of
---. m secondlyWILLIAM de Drayton, son of ---.

(c)JOAN Bagot . A plea heard in early 1333 records that "John
Bagod" had been seized with the manor of Blymhill and was succeeded by
"Sarra, Margaret, Joan, and Philippa his daughters", adding
that Joan married "Richard de Pycheford"[668]. mRICHARD de Pycheford, son of
---.

(d)ELIZABETH Bagot . "Elizabeth daughter of John Bagot of Blumenhul
and…Phelippa daughter of the same John de Blumenhul, being in full age and in
our maidenhood" granted "all our right in Blakemor"
to "Ralph de Coven", undated, witnessed by "…John
Bagot of Brunton…Richard Bagot of the same vill"[669].

(e)PHILIPPA Bagot (-after 10 May 1259). "Elizabeth daughter of John
Bagot of Blumenhul and…Phelippa daughter of the same John de Blumenhul, being
in full age and in our maidenhood" granted "all our right in
Blakemor" to "Ralph de Coven", undated, witnessed by
"…John Bagot of Brunton…Richard Bagot of the same vill"[670]. A writ dated 10 May "43 Hen III", after the
death of "Margery de Blumenhull", states that "Phelipe
the wife of Geoffrey de Bromle, aged 30, is heir of 3 parts, and John son of
William de Ipeston, aged 26, is heir of the fourth part"[671]. Philippa´s age in this document must be under-estimated in view
of the estimated date of death of her father. A plea heard in early 1333
records that "John Bagod" had been
seized with the manor of Blymhill and was succeeded by "Sarra,
Margaret, Joan, and Philippa his daughters", adding that Philippa
married "Geoffrey de Bromleye"[672]. mGEOFFREY de Bromley, son of
---.

b)ROGER Bagot (-after 1176). "William, son of
John Bagoth" confirmed the donation of land "beyond the
Rivulet, from the boundaries of Westune to the boundaries of Broctune"
to Buildwas abbey in accordance with the convention agreed by "my
father", with the consent of "my mother, and my brothers,
Roger, John and Thomas", by charter dated 1176[673].

c)JOHN Bagot (-after 1176). "William, son of
John Bagoth" confirmed the donation of land "beyond the
Rivulet, from the boundaries of Westune to the boundaries of Broctune"
to Buildwas abbey in accordance with the convention agreed by "my
father", with the consent of "my mother, and my brothers,
Roger, John and Thomas", by charter dated 1176[674].

d)THOMAS Bagot (-after 1176). "William, son of
John Bagoth" confirmed the donation of land "beyond the
Rivulet, from the boundaries of Westune to the boundaries of Broctune"
to Buildwas abbey in accordance with the convention agreed by "my
father", with the consent of "my mother, and my brothers,
Roger, John and Thomas", by charter dated 1176[675].

b)ROBERT de Stafford (-before 4 Jun 1261). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language),
hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries,
records “Robert”, son of Hervey, as founder of
Stone priory[699].

ROBERT de Stafford, son of HERVEY Bagot de Stafford & his wife Pernell de Ferrers
(-before 4 Jun 1261). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language),
hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries,
records “Robert”, son of Hervey, as founder of
Stone priory[706].

m firstlyALICE Corbet,
daughter of THOMAS [I] Corbet of Caus, Shropshire & his wife ---. A writ
after the death of "Beatrice late the wife of Peter Corbet of Caus",
dated "30 Aug 21 Edw III", names "Thomas Corbet…from
whom issued Peter, Alice the elder daughter and Emma the younger",
that "Alice" married "Robert de Staff[ord]"
and "from them issued Nicholas who was her heir" and "from
him came Edmund who had issue the present Ralph de Staff[ord]"[707].

m secondlyJOAN, daughter of --- (-after
her husband). A table (obviously of late composition
because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the time of the
dissolution of the monasteries, names "Jone and Jone" as the
two wives of “Robert”, son of Hervey[708].

Robert & his first wife had ---
children:

1.NICHOLAS de Stafford (-Deresloyn [Droslan] Castle, Wales [1 Aug] 1287, bur Stone). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language),
hanging in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries,
names "Nicholas" as son of “Robert”,
son of Hervey[709].
A writ after the death of "Beatrice late the wife of Peter Corbet of
Caus", dated "30 Aug 21 Edw III", names "Thomas
Corbet…from whom issued Peter, Alice the elder daughter and Emma the younger",
that "Alice" married "Robert de Staff[ord]"
and "from them issued Nicholas who was her heir" and "from
him came Edmund who had issue the present Ralph de Staff[ord]"[710]. m ---, daughter of
[GEOFFREY de Langley & his wife ---]. Nicholas & his wife had two
children:

a)EDMUND de Stafford (15 Jul 1273-12 Aug 1308, bur Stafford, Church of Friars Minors). A table (obviously
of late composition because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the
time of the dissolution of the monasteries, names "Edmond" as
son of “Nicholas”[711]. A writ after the death of "Beatrice late the wife of
Peter Corbet of Caus", dated "30 Aug 21 Edw III",
names "Thomas Corbet…from whom issued Peter, Alice the elder daughter
and Emma the younger", that "Alice" married "Robert
de Staff[ord]" and "from them issued Nicholas who was her heir"
and "from him came Edmund who had issue the present Ralph de Staff[ord]"[712]. He was summoned to parliament 6 Feb 1299, whereby he is held to
have become Lord Stafford. m (1298 or
before) as her first husband, MARGARET Basset,
daughter of RALPH Basset of Drayton & his wife Hawise --- (-17 Mar 1337,
bur Tysoe, Warwickshire). She married secondly Thomas
de Pype. Edmund & his wife had two children:

i)RALPH de Stafford (24 Sep 1301-31 Aug 1372, bur Tonbridge). A table (obviously
of late composition because of the language), hanging in Stone priory at the
time of the dissolution of the monasteries, names "Raufe…Earl of
Stafford" as son of “Edmond”[713]. He succeeded his father in 1308 as Lord Stafford. He was created
Earl of Stafford 5 Mar 1351.

RALPH
de Stafford, son of EDMUND de Stafford Lord Stafford & his wife Margaret Basset (24 Sep 1301-31 Aug 1372, bur Tonbridge). A table (obviously of late composition because of the language), hanging
in Stone priory at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, names "Raufe…Earl
of Stafford" as son of “Edmond”[715]. He succeeded his father in 1308 as Lord Stafford. A writ after
the death of "Beatrice late the wife of Peter Corbet of Caus",
dated "30 Aug 21 Edw III", names "Thomas Corbet…from
whom issued Peter, Alice the elder daughter and Emma the younger",
that "Alice" married "Robert de Staff[ord]"
and "from them issued Nicholas who was her heir" and "from
him came Edmund who had issue the present Ralph de Staff[ord]"[716]. He was created Earl of Stafford 5 Mar 1351.

4.HUGH (-1386, bur Stone Priory). “Radulphus
comes Stafford et dominus de Tonebrugge” donated property to Cold Norton
Priory, for the soul of “Margaretæ uxoris nostræ”, by undated charter
witnessed by “Hugone de Stafford filio et hærede nostro, Ricardo de Stafford
fratre nostro, Johanne de Peyto consanguineo nostro…”[721]. He succeeded his father in 1372 as Earl of Stafford. The
will of "Hugh Earl of Stafford", dated 6 Apr 1385, chose
burial “in the Priory of Stone”, bequeathed property to “my sisters
Roos and Charlton and Dame Elizabeth Stafford” and appointed “my cousin
the Archbishop of Canterbury, my brother the Earl of Warwick...” among his
executors[722].
A codicil to the will of "Hugh Earl of Stafford",
dated 15 Apr 1385, bequeathed property to “my daughter Joan [to] be well and
fitly married...my three sons William, Edmund and Hugh...Thomas my son”[723]. A codicil to the will of "Hugh
Earl of Stafford", dated 21 Sep 1385, bequeathed property to “my sister
Roos...Margaret de Nevill my daughter...Katherine de la Pole my
daughter...Joane my daughter...my sister Charleton...Dame Joane d´Engayne my
cousin”[724].
mPHILIPPA
de Beauchamp, daughter of THOMAS de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick & his
wife Katherine de Mortimer. The will of "Katherine Countess of Warwick",
dated 4 Aug 1369, bequeathed property to “the Earl my husband...Thomas my
son...William my other son...Maud de Clifford my daughter...Philippa de
Stafford my daughter...my daughter Alice...Margaret Montfort my daughter...Isabel
my daughter...Elizabeth the daughter of my son Guy...”[725]. Hugh & his wife had six children:

a)THOMAS (1368 or before-Westminster 4 Jul 1392, bur Stone, Staffordshire). A codicil to the will of "Hugh Earl
of Stafford", dated 15 Apr 1385, bequeathed property to “my
daughter Joan [to] be well and fitly married...my three sons William, Edmund
and Hugh...Thomas my son”[726]. He succeeded his father in 1386 as Earl
of Stafford. m ([1390], not
consummated) as her first husband, ANNE of Gloucester,
daughter of THOMAS "of Woodstock" Duke of Gloucester (Apr 1383-16 Oct
1438, bur Llanthony Priory, Monmouthshire). She married secondly (before 28
Jun 1398) her first husband's brother, Edmund
Earl of Stafford, and thirdly (before 20 Nov 1405) William
Bourchier, who was created Comte d'Eu 10 Jun 1419.

b)WILLIAM (-1395). A codicil to the will of "Hugh Earl of Stafford",
dated 15 Apr 1385, bequeathed property to “my daughter Joan [to] be well and
fitly married...my three sons William, Edmund and Hugh...Thomas my son”[727]. He succeeded his brother in 1392 as Earl
of Stafford.

d)CATHERINE(-8 Apr 1419, bur
Wingfield). A codicil to the will of "Hugh Earl of Stafford",
dated 21 Sep 1385, bequeathed property to “my sister Roos...Margaret de
Nevill my daughter...Katherine de la Pole my daughter...Joane my daughter...my
sister Charleton...Dame Joane d´Engayne my cousin”[730]. The will of "Michael de la Pole
Earl of Suffolk", dated 1 Jul 1415, bequeathed property to “Katherine
my wife...a coronet which belonged to the Earl of Stafford her father...my son
a little primer which belonged to John de la Pole his brother”, and
appointed “the said Katherine my wife and Edmund my uncle” as executors[731]. m (contract 1 Feb 1383,
before 23 Nov 1383) MICHAEL de la Pole,
son of MICHAEL de la Pole Earl of Suffolk & his wife Catherine Wingfield (1367 or before-Harfleur 18 Sep 1415, bur Wingfield). He was restored to his
father's honours in 1398, thereby succeeding as Earl
of Suffolk.

e)JOAN (1371-[30 Sep/1 Oct] 1442). A
codicil to the will of "Hugh Earl of Stafford", dated 15 Apr
1385, bequeathed property to “my daughter Joan [to] be well and fitly
married...my three sons William, Edmund and Hugh...Thomas my son”[732]. A codicil to the will of "Hugh
Earl of Stafford", dated 21 Sep 1385, bequeathed property to “my
sister Roos...Margaret de Nevill my daughter...Katherine de la Pole my
daughter...Joane my daughter...my sister Charleton...Dame Joane d´Engayne my
cousin”[733].
The will of "Elizabeth Juliers Countess of Kent",
dated 20 Apr 1411, proved 29 Jun 1411, chose burial “in the church of the
Friars Minors in the city of Winchester in the tomb of John late Earl of Kent
late my husband”, bequeathed property to “my...sister Alice Countess of
Kent...Joan Countess of Kent”[734]. m (1392) THOMAS de Holand,
son of THOMAS de Holand Earl of Kent & his wife Anne FitzAlan of Arundel
([1371]-beheaded 7/8 Jan 1400, bur Cirencester Abbey). He succeeded his father
in 1397 as Earl of Kent, Lord Woodstock, Holand and Wake. He was created Duke of Surrey 29 Sep 1397.

f)EDMUND (2 Mar 1378-killed in battle Shrewsbury 21 Jul 1403, bur Stafford, Church of the Austin Friars). A codicil to
the will of "Hugh Earl of Stafford", dated 15 Apr 1385,
bequeathed property to “my daughter Joan [to] be well and fitly married...my
three sons William, Edmund and Hugh...Thomas my son”[735]. He succeeded his brother in 1395 as Earl
of Stafford. Appointed Constable of England 21 Jul 1403. m (before 28 Jun 1398) as her second husband, his
sister-in-law, ANNE
of Gloucester, widow of THOMAS
Earl of Stafford, daughter of THOMAS "of Woodstock" Duke of
Gloucester & his wife Eleanor de Bohun (Apr 1383-16 Oct 1438, bur Llanthony
Priory, Monmouthshire). She married thirdly (before 20 Nov 1405) William Bourchier,
who was created Comte d'Eu 10 Jun 1419. The will of "Anne Countess of
Stafford, Bockingh, Herford and Northampton, and Lady of Breknoc",
dated 16 Oct 1438, chose burial “in ye churche of L’Anthony byside
Gloucestre”, appointed “my sones Thomas bysshop of Worcestre, Henry Erle
of Eue, Will Bougchiers, John Bourghiers...” and required “my...sone
Humfrey Erle of Stafford” to oversee execution of the will[736]. Edmund & his wife had three
children:

i)ANNE ([1398/1403]-20 or 24 Sep 1432, bur St Katherine by the Tower, London). The will of "John Holland Duke of Exeter",
dated 16 Jul 1447, chose burial “in the church of St Katherine beside the
Tower of London in a tomb there ordained for me and Anne my first wife, as also
for my sister Constance and Anne my wife now living”[737]. m firstly ([1415]) EDMUND [IV] Mortimer Earl of March, son of
ROGER [VII] Mortimer Earl of
March & his wife Eleanor de Holand (New Forest, Hampshire 6 Nov 1391-Trim
Castle, co Meath 18 Jan 1425, bur Collegiate Church of Stoke Clare, Suffolk). m secondly (before 15 Jul 1427) as his first
wife, JOHN
de Holand, son of JOHN de Holand Duke of Exeter & his wife
Elizabeth of Lancaster (Dartington, Devon 29 Mar 1395-5 Aug 1447 bur London, Church of St Katharine by the Tower). He was created Duke of Exeter 6 Jan 1444.

ii)daughter.

iii)HUMPHREY (1402-killed in battle Northampton 10 Jul 1460, bur Northampton, Grey Friars). He succeeded his father
in 1403 as Earl of Stafford. The will of "Anne Countess of
Stafford, Bockingh, Herford and Northampton, and Lady of Breknoc",
dated 16 Oct 1438, required “my...sone Humfrey Erle of Stafford” to
oversee execution of the will[738]. He was created Duke of Buckingham 14 Sep
1444.

1.GILBERT de Neville (-after [1115/18]). He held land at Walcot, Lincolnshire in 1086[740]. The Descriptio militum de Abbatia de Burgo records "Gislebertus
de Nevila" holding land in Lincolnshire from "abbatia de Burch"[741].

2.RALPH de Neville . The Descriptio militum de Abbatia de Burgo records "Radulfus
de Nevila" holding land in Lincolnshire and Hampshire from "abbatia
de Burch"[742].

3.GEOFFREY de Neville of Walcot, Lincolnshire (-after [1145/46]).

4.GILBERT de Neville (-before 1169). King Henry II gave him the barony of Ashby, Lincolnshire[743].
Henry II King of England confirmed the foundation of Tupholm Abbey, Lincolnshire by ”Gilberti de Nevill et Alani de Nevill fratris sui” by undated
charter, which confirmed donations by “Galfredi de Nevill…Galfridi filii
Alani de Nevill…Henrici de Nevill…Ernisii de Nevill…Hugonis de Nevill”[744]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Gile de Neville
v m" in Lincolnshire in [1161/62][745]. m ---. The name of
Gilbert´s wife is not known. Gilbert & his wife had three children:

i)HENRY de Neville (-before 3 Mar 1227). King John confirmed the grant of "in
Askebi et in Thienthon" to "Henr de Nevill", as
granted by King Henry II to "Gaufr de Nevill patri eiusdem Henrici",
by charter dated 7 Aug 1199[750].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Henricus de Neville"
holding 3 knights´ fees "de Suttone" in Yorkshire in [1210/12][751]. mALICE, daughter of ---. "Alice who was
the wife of Henry de Neville" made a fine "for having licence
to marry whom she wishes", dated to 3 Mar 1227[752].

ii)ISABEL de Neville (-before May 1254). "Robert
fitz Maldred, who has to wife Isabella, sister and heiress of…Henry de Neville"
paid homage to the king "for the lands formerly of Henry de Neville",
dated to [Mar] 1227[753].
She was heiress of her brother Henry de Neville. m
firstlyROBERT FitzMaldred
Lord of Raby and Brancepeth, co. Durham, son of MALDRED & his wife ---
(-[25 Jun 1242/26 May 1248]). m secondly
(before 26 May 1248) GILBERT de Brakenberg,
son of ---.

b)WILLIAM . “Gaufridus de Nevilla” confirmed a donation to the monks
of Byland by charter dated to [1169/93], witnessed by “…Willelmo de Nevill
et Waltero fratre eius…”[754].

c)WALTER de Neville (-after 1194). “Gaufridus
de Nevilla” confirmed a donation to the monks of Byland by charter dated to
[1169/93], witnessed by “…Willelmo de Nevill et Waltero fratre eius…”[755].

5.ALAN de Neville of Ashby, Lincolnshire (-[1177/78]). Henry II King of England confirmed the foundation of Tupholm Abbey, Lincolnshire by ”Gilberti de Nevill et Alani
de Nevill fratris sui” by undated charter[756]. Judge of the Court of Exchequer[757]. Ancestor of the LORDS NEVILLE of Essex, created by writ 1311,
extinct in the male line 1358[758].

1.JOHN de Neville (-after 1166). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Johannes de Neville" held one
knight fee "in Seorene" in Kent[759].

2.ERNIS de Neville . "Hernisius de Neuilla" donated land in Habrough
to Newhouse abbey by charter dated to the reign of King Henry II witnessed by
"Hugone de Neuilla fratre meo…Hugone de Neuilla filio meo, Waltero
filio meo…"[760].
"…Ernisio de Neuilla…Gileberto de Neuilla, Radulfo Neuilla de
Museton…Hugone de Neuilla et Waltero fratre suo…Philippo Escrop…Ricardi filio
Galfridi de Neuilla, Simone Escrop, Hugone fratre suo…" witnessed the
charter dated to the late 12th Century under which "Hugo de Nevilla"
granted land at Lound near Bourne, Lincolnshire held by "Baldwinus de
Saint Omer quam dedit comes Simon Alano fratri meo et post mortem predicti
Alani michi confirmavit" to "Tome Peuerel"[761]. m ---. The name of
Ernis´s wife is not known. Ernis & his wife had two children:

a)HUGH de Neville . "Hernisius de Neuilla" donated land in Habrough
to Newhouse abbey by charter dated to the reign of King Henry II witnessed by
"Hugone de Neuilla fratre meo…Hugone de Neuilla filio meo, Waltero
filio meo…"[762].
"…Ernisio de Neuilla…Gileberto de Neuilla, Radulfo Neuilla de Museton…Hugone
de Neuilla et Waltero fratre suo…Ricardi filio Galfridi de Neuilla…"
witnessed the charter dated to the late 12th Century under which "Hugo
de Nevilla" granted land at Lound near Bourne, Lincolnshire held by
"Baldwinus de Saint Omer quam dedit comes Simon Alano fratri meo et
post mortem predicti Alani michi confirmavit" to "Tome Peuerel"[763].

b)WALTER de Neville . "Hernisius de Neuilla" donated land in Habrough
to Newhouse abbey by charter dated to the reign of King Henry II witnessed by
"Hugone de Neuilla fratre meo…Hugone de Neuilla filio meo, Waltero
filio meo…"[764].
"…Ernisio de Neuilla…Gileberto de Neuilla, Radulfo Neuilla de
Museton…Hugone de Neuilla et Waltero fratre suo…Ricardi filio Galfridi de
Neuilla…" witnessed the charter dated to the late 12th Century under
which "Hugo de Nevilla" granted land at Lound near Bourne, Lincolnshire held by "Baldwinus de Saint Omer quam dedit comes Simon Alano fratri
meo et post mortem predicti Alani michi confirmavit" to "Tome
Peuerel"[765].

a)HENRY Neville (-after 1210). "Henr fil Hug de Novill" paid a
fine for "saisina terre…patris suus" in Lincolnshire, dated
1199[774].
King John confirmed "de soka de Thancastra…terre in Kermitton et in
Croxton…", granted by King Henry II to "predicto Hugo",
to "Henr de Nevill filio Hug de Nevill" by charter dated 13
Apr 1200[775].
"Henr de Nevill" paid a fine for "saisina feod trium
militum…in Raskel et in Sutton qui fuit Emme de Humez matris sue" in Yorkshire, dated 1208[776].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Henricus filius Hugonis de
Neville" holding one knight´s fee in Lincolnshire in [1210/12][777].

10.HUGH de Neville (-before [Mar] 1229). The Red Book of
the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1194/95], records that "…Hugo
de Neville…" was granted delay in payment "per brevia"
in Kent and in Essex, Hertfordshire[778]. King John confirmed "unam feriam singulis annis apud
Wakering" to "Hug de Nevill et Johe ux sue" by
charter dated 30 Apr 1200[779].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Hugo de Neville, Grassus"
holding one knight´s fee "in Durintone" in Wiltshire, three
"in Magna Totham de honore Gloucestriæ" in Essex,
Hertfordshire, and "ii hidas et dimidiam in Wassingele per serjantariam
eundi cum Rege in Walliam" in Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, in
[1210/12][780].
mJOAN,
daughter of --- (-after 6 Dec 1224). King John confirmed "unam feriam
singulis annis apud Wakering" to "Hug de Nevill et Johe ux sue"
by charter dated 30 Apr 1200[781].
The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in the honour of Boulogne, dated to [1217/18], which includes "Rogerus filius Renfrey et Walterus
Avenel et uxor Hugonis de Nevill" holding parts of "Gamegeya"[782]. Her family origin is indicated by an order dated 6 Dec 1224 which
required the confiscation of "the vill of Newnham that Gundrea de
Warenne held in dower, which is an inheritance partible between Joan wife of
Hugh de Neville, and Margaret wife of Falkes de Bréauté", with savings
for "the executors of the testament of the same Gundrea"[783]. It is not clear from this source whether Joan was the daughter or
the granddaughter of the deceased. As the second heiress Margaret can be shown
to be the granddaughter, it is possible that Joan was also a granddaughter,
born from an older daughter. Hugh & his wife had one child:

a)ERNIS Neville . "Ernisius son of Hugh Neville Crassus" made a
fine for "his relief of one knight´s fee that Hugh held of the king in
chief in Durrington" Wiltshire, dated [Mar] 1229[784].

11.[ALICE de Neville
(-after 13 Apr 1216). "Alic uxor Petri de Adelakeston, soror Hugonis
de Nevill" paid a fine for "terris…ipsius Pet de Adhelakeston
viri sui", with "Hug de Nevill" acting as guarantor,
in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, dated 13 Apr 1216[785]. As more than one Hugh de Neville was recorded at the time, the
identity of Alice´s brother is uncertain. mPETER de Adelakestone, son of ---
(-before Apr 1216).]

12.HUGH de Neville (-after 10 May 1229). "Hugh de Neville" was
pardoned by the king for payment "by which Hugh made fine with King
John" because "he permitted Peter Bishop of Winchester to
enclose the park of Taunton without warrant", dated 10 May 1229[786].

13.JOEL de Neville (-[1196/1208]). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Joelendus de Neville" held
one knight fee "in Sorne" in Kent[787]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in
[1194/95], records that "…Jolland de Neville…" was granted
delay in payment "per brevia" in Kent[788]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in
[1196/97], records "Jollandus de Neville" among those granted
delay for payment "per brevia" in Kent[789]. King John confirmed "manerium de Sornes" to
"Jolano de Neuvill" by charter dated 24 Aug 1199[790]. "Joelinus de Nouilla" donated land near Ailby to
Greenfield priory, with the consent of "heredis mei", by
charter dated to the late 12th century, sealed by "Iollani de Nevile"[791]. m ---. The name of Joel´s
wife is not known. Joel & his wife had one child:

14.ROGER de Neville (-after 1217). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Milo
de Sumery, Rogerus de Neville, Letitia de Pinkeyni, Serlo de Marcy"
holding one knight´s fee each "in Elmedene" in Essex, Hertfordshire in [1210/12][793].
King John confirmed "totum essartum de Rokingeham qd Hug de Nevill
essartavit dum castellum de Rokingeh fuit in custodia sua" to "Rogero
de Nevill", as well as "partea communa in pastura eiusdem
ville ad avia sua pascenda", by charter dated 25 Jun 1215[794]. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in the
honour of Boulogne, dated to [1217/18], which includes "Leticia de
Lucy, Milo de Sumery, Rogerus de Neovill, Ema de Marcy" holding "iv
milites…in Heaumedon, Dubenhog, La Lee, Crawell"[795].

15.THOMAS de Neville. m
--- de Hosdenc,
daughter of RALPH de Hosdenc & his wife ---. The Pipe Roll 1211 records
that "Tomas de Nevill" held four and a half knights´ fees
"cum herede Radulfi de Hosdeng" before Michaelmas 1211[796].

16.WILLIAM de Neville (-after 1212). The Testa
de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Rogerus
de Monte Begonis, Simon filius Walteri, Alexander de Nevill" held land
which was from "Willelmi de Nevill" in Cumberland, which King
Henry I had granted to "Ade filio Swein, antecessori predictorum"[797]. m as her second husband, AMABEL,
widow of ALEXANDER de
Crèvecœur, daughter of ADAM FitzSwein & his wife ---.

WALTER de Neville, son of GILBERT de Neville & his wife --- (-after 1194). “Gaufridus de Nevilla” confirmed
a donation to the monks of Byland by charter dated to [1169/93], witnessed by “…Willelmo
de Nevill et Waltero fratre eius…”[798]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in
[1194/95], records "Walterus de Neville" paying "xii l
xii milites" in Lincolnshire[799]. "Walterus de Nevilla…et Ceciliam uxorem meam"
donated a fishery in the river Ancolne to Bullington priory by charter dated to
the late 12th century[800].

mCECILIA de Crèvecœur,
daughter of [RENAUD de Crèvecœur & his wife ---] (-after 1204). "Walterus
de Nevilla…et Ceciliam uxorem meam" donated a fishery in the river
Ancolne to Bullington priory by charter dated to the late 12th century, sealed
by "Walteri de Nevila…Cecilie de Crevecwer"[801]. The document does not name Cecilia´s parents, but the chronology
of the references to the Crèvecœur family in Lincolnshire suggests that Cecilia
may have been the daughter of Alexander de Crèvecœur. This would also explain
the transmission of the name Alexander into the Neville family. Her parentage
is confirmed by the order dated 1204 which is quoted below. "Alex de
Crevequor" paid a fine relating to "xiv feod milit et dimid
versus Cecil de Crevequor" in Lincolnshire, dated 1201[802]. "Cecil´ de Crevequor" paid a fine for "hereditate
sua un dissaisita fuit p perceptu dñi Reg, et uñ Alex de Neovil fil suus"
in Lincolnshire, dated 1204[803].
"Cecilia de Crevequor" paid a fine for "terre…in
Harpeswell et Herdewic qu´s Amabil q fuit uxor Alex de Crevequor tenuit in dote
ex dono ipsius Alex et q ad ipsam Cecil q fuit fil eidsdem Alex et hs ipsa et
jure hereditario deb revti", in Lincolnshire, dated 1204[804]. The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated
1212 which records that "Hugo filius Radulfi" held property
"de baronia Cecillie de Crevequer, in Askebi, Sumerdebi et Enderbi et
Teford et Hamringham et Willeton" in Lincolnshire[805].

Walter & his wife had one child:

1.ALEXANDER de Neville (-[1212/27]). "Cecil´ de Crevequor" paid a fine
for "hereditate sua un dissaisita fuit p perceptu dñi Reg, et uñ Alex
de Neovil fil suus" in Lincolnshire, dated 1204[806]. The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated
1212 which records that "Rogerus de Monte Begonis, Simon filius
Walteri, Alexander de Nevill" held land which was from "Willelmi
de Nevill" in Cumberland, which King Henry I had granted to "Ade
filio Swein, antecessori predictorum"[807]. mMARGARET, daughter of ---. The Testa de
Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Lincoln, dated to [1226/28],
which includes "Margeria que fuit uxor Alexandri de Nevill est in
custodia Ricardi de Alazun per regem pro terra de Redburn"[808]. "Margaret who was the wife of Alexander de Neville"
paid a fine for "a pone against Thomas son of William concerning land
in Mirfield" in Yorkshire, dated 26 Jan 1227[809]. Alexander & his wife had three children:

a)JOHN de Neville (-before [Oct] 1230). The Testa de Nevill includes a list
of landholdings in Lincoln, dated to [1226/28], which includes "Johannes
filius Alexandri de Nevill in Redburn est in custodia Ricardi de Alazun per
dominum regem..."[810].
A charter dated [Oct] 1230 records the death of "Johannes primogenitus
filius Alexandri de Nevill" and grants custody of "Alexandri
filii et heredis predicti Alexandri de Nevill" to "Ricardo de
Alencun"[811].

b)ALEXANDER de Neville (-before 12 Jul 1249). A charter dated [Oct] 1230 records the
death of "Johannes primogenitus filius Alexandri de Nevill"
and grants custody of "Alexandri filii et heredis predicti Alexandri de
Nevill" to "Ricardo de Alencun"[812]. A writ dated 12 Jul "33 Hen III", after the
death of "Alexander de Nevill" names "Alexander his
son, aged 12 and more, is his heir" and his manors "Nunington…Mirfeud
town [York]…Kirketon Soke [Lincoln"[813]. m ---. The name of
Alexander´s wife is not known. Alexander & his wife had one child:

i)ALEXANDER de Neville ([1235/36]-). A writ dated 12 Jul "33 Hen III",
after the death of "Alexander de Nevill" names "Alexander
his son, aged 12 and more, is his heir"[814].

The primary
sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following members of
this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

GEOFFREY FitzRobert, son of ROBERT FitzMaldred & his wife Isabel de Neville (-1242). He assumed the name Neville, after his
mother's family. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Galfridus de
Neville" holding the hides of land "in Greftone" in
Wiltshire in [1210/12][816].

mJOAN, daughter of --- (-after
Nov 1247).

Geoffrey & his
wife had four children:

1.ROBERT de Neville (-before 20 Aug 1282). A writ dated 20 Aug "10 Edw I",
after the death of "Robert de Nevil alias de Neuvile, de Neivile de
Nevyle", names "Ranulph son of Robert de Nevill the younger
aged 20 on the day of St. Luke 10 Edw I is his next heir” and land in
Mitford and Felton, Northumberland “the dower of Lady Ida his wife, sometime
the wife of Roger Bertram”[817]. m firstly ---. m secondly (1273) as her second husband, IDA, widow of ROGER
Bertram of Mitford, daughter of ---. A writ dated 20 Aug "10
Edw I", after the death of "Robert de Nevil alias de Neuvile,
de Neivile de Nevyle", names land in Mitford and Felton,
Northumberland “the dower of Lady Ida his wife, sometime the wife of Roger
Bertram”[818].
Robert & his first wife had two children:

a)ROBERT (-6 Aug 1271, bur Coverham). His
parentage is confirmed by a writ dated 20 Aug "10 Edw I",
after the death of [his father] "Robert de Nevil alias de Neuvile, de
Neivile de Nevyle", names "Ranulph son of Robert de Nevill the
younger aged 20 on the day of St. Luke 10 Edw I is his next heir”[819]. m ([1260]) MARY,
daughter of RALPH FitzRandulf of Middleham & his wife Anastasia de Percy
(-1320). A manuscript relating to Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire records that “Roberti
de Novavilla junioris” married “Maria…domina de Midelham” who was
eldest sister of “domina de Welle et de Snape…uxor Roberti de Tatershall”,
daughters of “Radulfus filius Ranulfi”[820]. A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Mariam, Johannam" as the children of "Radulphum
filium Ranulphi" and his wife "Anastasia filia Wilelmi domini
de Percy", adding that Mary married "Roberti domini de Neuile
et de Raby"[821].
Robert & his wife had eight children:

i)RANDOLPH ([1261/62]-18 Apr 1331, bur Coverham). A manuscript relating to Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire names “Ranulphum…de Nevile primogenitum” as the eldest of the three sons
of “Roberti de Novavilla junioris” and his wife[822]. Lord Neville of Raby 1305.

c)ROBERT . m ---. The name of
Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his wife had one child:

i)ROBERT (before 1312-1342). m firstlyJOAN, daughter of HENRY de Atherton
& his wife ---. m secondly as her
second husband, ELIZABETH de St Lawrence, widow of ROGER de Kirkby, daughter of THOMAS de St Lawrence & his wife ---. Robert & his first wife had six children:

(a)ROBERT (-1413). m (1344) MARGARET
de la Pole, daughter of WILLIAM de la Pole & his wife Catherine --- . Robert & his wife had one child:

(1)THOMAS Neville of Hornby, Lincolnshire (-before 1387). m ---. The name of Thomas´s wife is not known. Thomas &
his wife had one child:

a.MARGARET Neville ([Jan 1377]
or [1383]-[1413/26] probably before 9 Apr 1424, bur Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Suffolk). Her place of burial is
confirmed by the will of [her husband] "Thomas Duke of Exeter",
dated 29 Dec 1426, which chose burial “with Margaret my wife in the chapel
of the Blessed Virgin annexed to the church of St Edmund´s Bury in the diocese
of Norwich”[831].
The will of "Margaret Duchess of Exeter",
proved 15 May 1458, chose burial “in the chapel of the college of St
Katherine beside the Tower of London”, appointed “Thomas Tirrell Knt my
executor and my nephew the Earl of Warwick supervisor”[832]. m (before 15 Feb 1404) THOMAS Beaufort,
son of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster & his third wife Katharine Swynford née Roët (-East Greenwich Manor, Kent 31 Dec 1426, bur Bury St Edmunds Abbey,
Suffolk). Created Earl of Dorset 5 Jul 1412, and Duke of Exeter 18 Nov
1416.

(b)JOHN .

(c)GILES .

(d)THOMAS .

(e)WILLIAM .

(f)GILBERT .

d)EDMUND .

e)WILLIAM .

4.JOHN . Clerk.

RANDOLPH
Neville, son of ROBERT Neville & his wife Mary FitzRandolph of
Middleham (-18 Apr 1331, bur Coverham). A
manuscript relating to Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire names “Ranulphum…de Nevile
primogenitum” as the eldest of the three sons of “Roberti de Novavilla
junioris” and his wife[833].
A mid-15th century manuscript names "Ranulfum,
Robertum de Neuille, Radulfum clericum, Margaretam uxorem Gilberti Wa---ton, Johannam, Anastasiam, Henricum, Ranulfum" as the children of "Mariam
uxorem Roberti domini de Neuille et de Raby"[834]. A writ dated 20 Aug "10 Edw I",
after the death of "Robert de Nevil alias de Neuvile, de Neivile de
Nevyle", names "Ranulph son of Robert de Nevill the younger
aged 20 on the day of St. Luke 10 Edw I is his next heir”[835]. Lord Neville of Raby 1305.

a)MARGARET(-May 1372). A mid-15th century manuscript names "Margaretam, Johannem,
Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de
Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille militem, Radulfum de Neuille de
Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre, Alienoram uxorem Galfridi Scrope,
Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the children of "Radulfum de Neuille"
and his wife "Alesia, filia Hugonis de Audeley"[841]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Rievall Abbey records that “Willielmus”, son of “Willielmus de Roos”,
married “Margaretam filiam domini Radulphi de Nevill”, and died
childless “in terra sancta” where he was buried[842]. m firstly(before 8 May 1341) WILLIAM de Ros, son of WILLIAM de Ros & his wife Margery de Badlesmere (Frieston, Lincolnshire 19 May 1329-before 3 Dec 1352). m secondly (Brancepeth 12
Jul 1358) as his first wife, HENRY de Percy,
son of HENRY Percy Lord Percy & his first wife Mary of Lancaster (10 Nov
1341-killed in battle Bramham Moor, near Tadcaster 19 Feb 1408, bur York
Minster). He succeeded his father in 1368 as Lord Percy. He was created Earl
of Northumberland in 1377.

b)CATHERINE (-1361). A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Margaretam, Johannem, Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum
archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille
militem, Radulfum de Neuille de Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre, Alienoram
uxorem Galfridi Scrope, Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the children of
"Radulfum de Neuille" and his wife "Alesia, filia
Hugonis de Audeley"[843].
m
(before 1339) WILLIAM de Dacre, son of
RANDOLF de Dacre Lord Dacre of Gilsland & his Margaret de Multon of
Gilsland, Cumberland ([1319]-18 Jul 1361, bur Lanercost Priory). He succeeded
his father in 1339 as Lord Dacre.

c)EUPHEMIA (-[Oct/Nov] 1393). A mid-15th century manuscript names "Margaretam, Johannem,
Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de
Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille militem, Radulfum de Neuille de
Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre, Alienoram uxorem Galfridi Scrope,
Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the children of "Radulfum de Neuille"
and his wife "Alesia, filia Hugonis de Audeley"[844]. m firstly (1343) ROBERT Clifford Lord
Clifford, son of ROBERT de Clifford Lord Clifford & his wife
Isabel de Berkeley ([1327/28]-France 1345 before 7 Nov). m secondly (early 1347) REGINALD de Lucy,
son of THOMAS Lord Lucy & his wife Margaret de Multon (-[1362/65]). m thirdlyWALTER de
Heslarton, son of ---.

e)ROBERT . A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Margaretam, Johannem, Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum
archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille
militem, Radulfum de Neuille de Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre,
Alienoram uxorem Galfridi Scrope, Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the
children of "Radulfum de Neuille" and his wife "Alesia,
filia Hugonis de Audeley"[857].

f)ALEXANDER (-1352). A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Margaretam, Johannem, Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum
archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille
militem, Radulfum de Neuille de Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre, Alienoram
uxorem Galfridi Scrope, Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the children of
"Radulfum de Neuille" and his wife "Alesia, filia
Hugonis de Audeley"[858].
Archbishop of York.

g)THOMAS . A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Margaretam, Johannem, Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum
archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille
militem, Radulfum de Neuille de Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre,
Alienoram uxorem Galfridi Scrope, Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the
children of "Radulfum de Neuille" and his wife "Alesia,
filia Hugonis de Audeley"[859].

h)WILLIAM . A mid-15th century manuscript names "Margaretam,
Johannem, Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum archiepiscopum Eboraci,
Thomam de Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille militem, Radulfum de
Neuille de Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre, Alienoram uxorem
Galfridi Scrope, Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the children of "Radulfum
de Neuille" and his wife "Alesia, filia Hugonis de Audeley"[860].

i)RALPH . A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Margaretam, Johannem, Robertum de Neuille militem, Alexandrum
archiepiscopum Eboraci, Thomam de Neuille electum de Ely, Willelmum de Neuille
militem, Radulfum de Neuille de Condale, Katherinam uxorem domini de Dacre,
Alienoram uxorem Galfridi Scrope, Eufemiam de Heslarton" as the
children of "Radulfum de Neuille" and his wife "Alesia,
filia Hugonis de Audeley"[861]. Ancestor of the NEVILLE family of Thornton Bridge.

RALPH Neville,
son of JOHN Neville Lord Neville & his first wife Matilda Percy
([1364]-Raby Castle 21 Oct 1425, bur Staindrop, co Durham). The Liber Vitæ of Durham names "Henricus
Percy, Comes Northumbriæ Henricus, Thomas, Radulphus filii eius, Gilbertus
Umfranville, Comes Dangus, Dñs Johannes Neuylle, Dñs Radulphus filius eius"[872]. A mid-15th century manuscript names
"Alesiam uxorem domini de Bayncote, Matillidem nuptam Willelmo de
Scrope, Radulphus, Ydoniam, Alienoram uxorem Radulphi de Lumley, Thomam dominum
de Furnival" as the children of "Johannem dominum de Neuille"
and his wife "Matillidem filiam Henrici domini de Percy"[873]. He succeeded his father in 1388 as Lord Neville. He was created Earl of Westmoreland 29 Sep 1397. He was an active
supporter of Henry of Lancaster in his bid for the throne. King Henry IV made him Marshal of England for life 30 Sep 1399, though he resigned this office in favour of
his son-in-law John Earl of Norfolk in 1413 or before. He was appointed a
member of the council of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, Protector of the Realm
Dec 1422.

m secondly (before 29 Nov 1396) as her second husband, JOAN Beaufort,
widow of ROBERT
Ferrers of Willisham, daughter of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of
Lancaster & his third wife Katharine Swynford née de Roët ([1379]-Howden,
Yorkshire 13 Nov 1440, bur Lincoln Cathedral). A
mid-15th century manuscript records that "Radulphus dominus de Neuill
et comes Westmorlandie" married "Johanna filia Johannis ducis
Lancastrie uxor secunda"[876]. A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500]
names "Joan, wife firstly of Ferrers Baron of Ousley, and secondly of
Ralph Earl of Westmoreland" as daughter of "John Duke of
Lancaster" and mother (by her first husband) of "Baroness of
Greystoke" and (by her second husband of "Cecily Duchess of York…"[877].

a)RALPH (1406-1484). He
succeeded his grandfather in 1425 as Earl of Westmoreland. m firstly (contract 7 May 1426, dispensation
after marriage 28 Nov 1426) as her second husband, ELIZABETH Percy,
widow of JOHN
de Clifford Lord Clifford, daughter of HENRY Percy
"Hotspur" & his wife Elizabeth Mortimer of the Earls of March (-26
Oct 1437). m secondly (1442) MARGARET
Cobham, daughter of REGINALD Cobham & his wife ---
(-[1466/71]). Earl Ralph & his first wife had one child:

i)JOHN (-7 Mar 1450). Lord Neville. The will of "John Neville Knight sonne and heire to Rauf Erle of
Westmerland", dated 1 Dec 1449, proved 30 Mar 1451, chose burial “in
the church of Hautenprice”, bequeathed property to “my wife Ann”[882]. m (1441) as her first husband, ANNE de
Holand, daughter of JOHN de Holand Duke of Exeter & his first wife Anne Stafford (-26 Dec 1486). The will of "John Neville Knight sonne and heire to Rauf
Erle of Westmerland", dated 1 Dec 1449, proved 30 Mar 1451, chose
burial “in the church of Hautenprice”, bequeathed property to “my
wife Ann”[883].
She married secondly (1452), her first husband's uncle,
John Neville, and thirdly as his
second wife, James
Douglas Earl of Douglas.

The Wydeville family originated in
Northamptonshire and also acquired properties in Bedfordshire by marriage.
According to the Complete Peerage, Richard Wydeville (died 1469) was in
1435 a knight “in the Regent´s court”, indicating John of Lancaster Earl
of Bedford, who had been appointed regent of France in 1422[917]. Presumably, it was there that he made the acquaintance of the
regent´s wife, whom he married after the regent died in Sep 1435. The family´s
fortunes were further favoured when Richard´s eldest daughter married Edward IV
King of England in 1464, a marriage which was unequal in terms of nobility but
which triggered a flush of high profile matrimonial connections between her
numerous brothers and sisters and members of the highest levels of the English
aristocracy. The family fortunes, however, were short-lived and did not long
survive the death of King Edward IV. In addition, none of the queen´s brothers
had any children which meant that the male line became extinct in her
generation.

The primary sources which confirm the
parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been
verified, unless otherwise indicated below. The information shown below is
taken mainly from the Complete Peerage, which includes numerous
references to primary sources which could be followed up[918]. However, it is not considered a priority in the preparation of Medieval
Lands to verify these sources as the family falls outside the main scope of
the work. In any case, there is no reason to suppose that the sources have
been interpreted incorrectly for the purpose of incorporation of the
information in the Complete Peerage. Outline information on the family
is included here especially because of its important connections with other
noble families, both English and European, from the mid-15th century.

2.RICHARD de Wydeville (-after 1166). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the
Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Ricardus de Wiville" held
five knights´ fees from "Rogeri de Munbray" in Yorkshire[920].

3.WILLIAM de Wydeville (-after 1167). "…Willo de Widuill…" witnessed the
charter dated to [1152/67] under which the monks of Leicester abbey authorised
the establishment of the church of St Mary the Less, Leicester[921]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Willelmus de
Wivill dimidiam marcam de feodo de Wartre" in Yorkshire in [1167/68][922]. m ---. The name of
William´s wife is not known. William & his wife had one child:

a)--- de Wydeville
(-after 1166). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer,
in 1166, record that "filius Willelmi de Wiville" held one
half knight´s fee from "honoris de Wartre" in Yorkshire[923].

4.RICHARD de Wydeville (-after 1210). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Ricardus
de Wiville" holding one half of one knight´s fee in Yorkshire in
[1210/12][924].

5.ROBERT de Wydeville (-after 1210). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Robertus
de Wyville" holding two and one half knights´ fees from "honor
comitis Leycestriæ" in Leicestershire in [1210/12][925].

6.RICHARD de Wydeville of Grafton, Northamptonshire ([1310]-[after Jul 1378]). m firstly ---. The name of Richard´s family is
not known. m secondly as her second
husband, ELIZABETH Lyons, widow of NICHOLAS Chetwode, daughter of JOHN Lyons of Warkworth & his wife ---. Richard & his first wife had one child:

a)JOHN de Wydeville ([1341/43]-[after 8 Sep 1403]). m
firstlyKATHERINE Fermbrand,
daughter of [JOHN Fermbrand of Biddenham, Bedfordshire & his wife ---]. m secondly (before 1379) as her second husband, ISABEL, widow of ROBERT
Passelaw of Drayton Parslow, daughter of ---. John & his first
wife had one child:

RICHARD
Wydeville, son of RICHARD Wydeville & his wife Joan Bedlisgate ([1405]-beheaded 12 Aug 1469). He
was created Baron and Lord de Ryvers 9 May 1448, and Earl Rivers 24 May
1466.

m ([6 Feb 1436/23 Mar 1437]) as her second husband, JACQUETTE
de Luxembourg, widow of JOHN Duke of Bedford, daughter of PIERRE de Luxembourg Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife
Margherita del Balzo ([1416/17]-30 May 1472).

Richard & his wife had fifteen
children:

1.ELIZABETH (Grafton Regis [1437]-St Saviour’s Abbey, Bermondsey 8 Jun 1492,
bur St George’s Chapel, Windsor). A
manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names "Queen Elizabeth" as
daughter of "Richard Earl Rivers" and mother of "The
Queen that now is" and of "Thomas Marquess of Dorset"[926]. A manuscript records the marriage “in festo Apostolorum
Philippi et Jacobi” of “rex Edwardus” and “Elizabetham filiam
domini de Rivaye et ducisse Bedfordie”[927]. She was crowned Queen of England 26 May 1465 at Westminster
Abbey. Her second marriage was declared null and void 25 Jun 1483 by the Act
of Parliament “Titulus Regius”, their children becoming illegitimate, but
recognised as valid once more Oct 1485 by the first Parliament of King Henry
VII. m firstlyJOHN
Grey of Groby, son of EDWARD Grey of Ruthin & his wife
Elizabeth Ferrers Lady Ferrers of Groby (-killed in battle St Albans 17 Feb
1461). m secondly (Manor of Grafton
Regis, Northamptonshire 1 May 1464) EDWARD IV King of
England, son of RICHARD Duke of York & his wife Cecily Neville
(Rouen 28 Apr 1442-Palace of Westminster 9 Apr 1483, bur St George’s Chapel,
Windsor).

2.ANNE ([1438]-30 Jul 1489, bur Warden, Bedfordshire). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names
"Anne Lady Bouchier" as daughter of "Richard Earl
Rivers" and mother of "Henry Earl of Essex" and of
"Lady Ferrers of Chartley"[928]. m firstly [as his second
wife,] WILLIAM
Bourchier Viscount Bourchier, son of HENRY Bourchier Earl of Essex & his wife Isabel of York (-killed in battle Barnet 14 Apr 1471). m secondlyEDWARD
Wingfield, son of ---. m thirdly
(before 26 Jun 1480) as his first wife, GEORGE Grey,
son of EDMUND Grey Lord Grey of Ruthin Earl of Kent & his wife Katherine
Percy of the Earls of Northumberland (-Ampthill 16 Dec 1503). He succeeded his
father in 1490 as Earl of Kent, Lord Grey of Ruthin.

5.MARY ([1443]-before 1481). The Annales
of William Wyrcester record the marriage in Sep 1466 “apud Wyndesore” of
“filium et hæredum domini Herberd” and “Mariam sororem reginæ
Elizabethæ” and between “juveneem dominum de Lysle” and “filiam
eiusdem domini Herberti”[932].
m (Windsor Sep 1466) as his first wife, WILLIAM Herbert, son of WILLIAM Herbert Lord
Herbert (later Earl of Pembroke) & his wife Anne Devereux of Bodenham,
Herefordshire ([1455]-16 Jul 1491, bur Tintern Abbey). He succeeded his father
in 1469 as Earl of Pembroke and Lord Herbert. He resigned the earldom of
Pembroke in 1479 and was created Earl of Huntingdon.

9.RICHARD (-6 Mar 1491). The Annales of William Wyrcester record the
death in Sep (1467 from the context) of “frater Robertus Botylle prior
Sancti Johannis de Jerusalem in Anglia, apud Clerkenwelle” and “maximaque
turbatio” because King Edward IV wished to appoint “Ricardum Widevile
militem fratrem reginæ Elizabethæ”[936]. He succeeded as Earl Rivers in 1485 when his attainder was
reversed.

[18] Stubbs, W. (ed.) (1847) Gesta Regis Henrici Secundi Benedicti Abbatis, The Chronicle
of the reigns of Henry II and Richard I 1169-1192, known commonly under the
name of Benedict of Peterborough (London) (“Benedict of Peterborough”) Vol.
I 1173, p. 46.

[19] Round,
J. H. (ed.) (1899) Calendar of Documents preserved in France illustrative of the history of Great Britain and Ireland Vol I 918-1206 (London) 349, p. 118.

[228]
Domesday Descendants, p. 602, although it is not clear on what this statement
is based. No date for the acquisition is given in CP IX 266-7. It is
therefore presumably unclear whether the land was awarded to Roger de Mortemer or to his son Ralph.

[242]
Waters, R. E. C. (1882) A Roll of the Owners of Land in Parts of Lindsey in
Lincolnshire in the reign of Henry I (reprinted from the Associated
Architectural Societies´ Reports and Papers, 1882, Vol. XVI, Part ii), p. 31.
Horace Round is highly critical of Waters´s edition (Round, J. H. (1909) Feudal
England (London), The Lindsey Survey (1115-1118), p. 182-3), but there
appears no reason to doubt the accuracy of the names of the persons which are
recorded.

[279]
Wright, T. (1852) The History of Ludlow (Ludlow), Appendix to Section V,
History of the Foundation of Wigmore Abbey, p. 123, the
author/translator commenting on p. 96 that the version in Dugdale Monasticon
VI, Wigmore Abbey, Herefordshire, II, p. 344, "is printed with great
inaccuracy".

[280]
CP IX 272 states that she was alive during the reign of King Richard I.